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A well-established and growing food business is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join its team. This exciting, innovative business partners with leading global food brands, foodservice operators, manufacturers and more to deliver innovative, plant-led ingredient solutions. Known for quality, creativity and responsiveness, the business has built a strong reputation within the sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to take ownership of raw material and packaging spend within a fast-paced, quality-driven food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of raw materials, ingredients and packaging. You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, manage risk and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. You will have two direct reports (a Buyer and Buyer Administrator). This is a hands-on yet strategic role with significant cross-functional collaboration.
Job Responsibility:
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with business goals
Managing and negotiating supplier contracts to secure best value and service
Overseeing inventory levels to balance availability and waste reduction
Working closely with Technical, Production and Finance teams on forecasting and budgeting
Ensuring compliance with food safety, labelling and sustainability standards
Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement
Leading and developing the purchasing team
Managing supply chain challenges and mitigating risk
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing/procurement, ideally within fresh produce or food manufacturing
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Experience managing seasonal products and supply volatility
A sound understanding of food safety and quality standards
Strong analytical and organisational capability
Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence internally and externally