Category Procurement Manager (Commodities)

Overview

In this role you will lead commodity procurement and develop category strategies to secure supply, drive value and manage risk. You will oversee a small procurement team across two Midlands sites and work with cross-functional partners to shape sourcing decisions. The role focuses on supplier partnerships, cost savings and continuous improvement within a growing food business serving major retail and foodservice customers. You will influence global sourcing and risk management while maintaining responsible procurement practices. This is an opportunity to directly impact profitability and supply continuity in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus
• benefits

Responsibilities

• Own procurement of commodities for defined categories
• Lead and develop small teams across two sites
• Develop and implement category strategies for value and continuity of supply
• Lead Commodity Risk Management and monitor price trends
• Own Purchase Price Variance and contribute to budgeting
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency improvements
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs and resolve performance issues
• Execute tenders and negotiate supplier contracts
• Identify and onboard best-in-class suppliers and strategic partners

Key requirements

• 5+ years in commodity procurement within food manufacturing
• Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation experience
• Experience in Commodity Risk Management and market analysis
• Knowledge of supplier contracts and legal principles
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience managing and developing small teams across multiple sites
• Understanding of global supply chains and strategic sourcing

• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• analytical thinking
• ERP/MRP systems
• Commodity Risk Management
• market analysis

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