Procurement Manager

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary:
Competitive

Vacancy Type:
Full time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the end:to:end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits

• Identify and deliver cost‑saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Monitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuations
  
  Prepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts

• Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)
• Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits

• Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availability
• Manage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockouts
• Oversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies

• Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable

• Cost savings and budget adherence
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)
• Stock availability and inventory turnover
• Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards

• 3 pension
• DIS / Personal Private and dental healthcare
• A GBP 55K:
  
  A GBP 60
  
  KPA
• Fully on site role (no hybrid or remote working).
• On site parking
• On site subsidised canteen

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate.