Overview

Strategic Procurement Manager - Ingredients | Direct Procurement | £70,000 + 10% Bonus | London based (Hybrid)

To apply please contact Oskar at jobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk with your CV. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving multinational FMCG business seeking a strategic ingredients procurement hire to bolster their high-performing and rapidly scaling procurement function.

Do you possess expertise in sourcing ingredients, raw materials or soft commodities while driving innovation and sustainability? This household-name brand is responsible for a prestigious portfolio of fast-moving consumer goods, and your procurement expertise can help make a real impact.

As a Strategic Procurement Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, ensuring the procurement of the highest quality ingredients while delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of products and keep the company ahead of market trends to delight its extensive customer base across Europe.

With a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and NPD, this people-centric business offers a fast-paced and supportive environment where you will have the autonomy to shape procurement strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across the ingredients and commodities space. Offering up to £70k + 10% bonus and flexible hybrid working out of their London office.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end direct materials procurement, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead category management and develop targeted strategies for commodity procurement to drive value and efficiency.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks to safeguard continuity and performance.
• Partner with the New Product Development (NPD) team to champion best-in-class innovation and bring new products to market.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and performance.

Required Experience

• Strong commercial acumen and proven end-to-end direct procurement experience within raw materials, ingredients or commodities related categories.
• 4+ years of proven procurement experience within Food, FMCG, Commodities or Manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management within supply chains, including mitigating market and supplier risks.
• Strong negotiation skills, effective communication, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and suppliers to drive category strategies.
• A proactive self-starter with energy and passion for innovation and sustainability.

How to apply: If interested, view the advert or contact Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk with your CV.

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