Purchasing Manager

Procurement Manager

Confidential Manufacturing & FMCG Business | Doncaster

A well-established and fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its senior supply chain function. This is a high-profile role offering broad responsibility across procurement, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and strategic supply chain improvement.

Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of supplier relationships, procurement budgets, and cost optimisation initiatives, while supporting operational performance across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

You will have full accountability for both an indirect and direct procurement for this medium sized enterprise in Lincolnshire.
Manage and develop relationships with a broad external supplier base, including raw materials, packaging, third-party products and operational service providers
Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, service levels and contractual terms
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and continuity
Take ownership of procurement budgets, reporting performance and market trends to senior leadership
Work collaboratively with operations, planning, sales and marketing teams to support inventory optimisation and service delivery (S&OP)
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain
Support new product development activity, including sourcing and material trials
Manage and develop an Assistant Buyer
Contribute as part of the wider senior management and crisis management teams

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Previous buying or procurement management experience within an FMCG environment
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
Excellent analytical, organisational and project management skills
Advanced Excel capability
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience with in food or drink manufacturing would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business
Broad strategic and operational remit
Senior stakeholder exposure
Collaborative and values-driven culture
£55,000 and benefits package
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact the retained consultant for further information