Job Title: Procurement Manager - ProteinsLocation: West YorkshireBenefits: up to £68,000 plus car allowance, bonus, and attractive pensionBrand new position due to growth!Company Overview:A renowned food company known for its focus on securing high-quality and sustainable products from around the world. Role Purpose:In this role, you will lead the Protein Category sourcing strategy, ensuring a proactive and strategic approach to maintain an uninterrupted supply of protein materials essential for production. You will oversee a sourcing lead, driving procurement transformation tailored to meet business objectives. Your focus will be on optimizing growth, achieving environmental and social targets, controlling costs, and upholding high-quality standards while mitigating supply risks and fostering continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:* Developing and executing a strategic sourcing plan to ensure consistent, high-quality supply while managing costs.* Building strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to align on business needs and achieve category objectives.* Leading procurement activities, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives to meet KPI targets and support business growth.* Managing supplier communications, stock control, and tender processes to optimise costs and maintain supply reliability.* Utilizing market insights and analysis tools to identify opportunities, validate sourcing decisions, and enhance category performance.Requirements:* Strong protein sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience (essential)* Strong drive to deliver results and build relations at all levels (essential)* Proteins procurement experience in poultry/pork) (ideal)How to Apply:Please send your CV to or contact me on LinkedIn.
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Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 6 days
Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY
£65,000 - £78,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Procurement Manager - Proteins position is located in West Yorkshire and offers a salary of up to £68,000, along with a car allowance, bonus, and attractive pension benefits.
- This role is a brand new position created due to company growth within a renowned food company focused on sustainable products.
- The successful candidate will lead the Protein Category sourcing strategy and oversee a sourcing lead, focusing on optimizing growth and controlling costs.
- Candidates should have strong experience in protein sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management, with a preference for those with experience in poultry or pork procurement.
- A strong drive to deliver results and build relationships at all levels is essential, and the role requires significant expertise in procurement.
