Procurement Manager

Ref: 563685

Milton Keynes, UK

£60,000

• Permanent
• CIPS Level 4
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Strategic Procurement Leadership

About the candidate

An experienced Procurement Manager with a robust profile in the food industry, boasting over 14 years of hands-on expertise. The candidate has demonstrated a strong track record in managing significant procurement categories across global supply bases, focusing on cost reduction, risk management, and sustainability. This professional excels in fostering long-term supplier relationships and driving innovations that enhance business growth and operational efficiency.

What makes them great?

• Procured £41m worth of goods annually, delivering a positive price variance of £1.7m.
• Secured £600k in cost savings in FY26 through leading a thoughtful retendering of utilities.
• Implemented strategic policies and governance processes that have significantly benefitted procurement timelines and reduced operational costs and is forecasted to deliver additional £250k saving for FY25.
• Driven a focus on sustainability through measuring and driving forward change within the supply-base. Commercial lead on ingredients creating a procurement mechanism to purchase low carbon ingredients/products.
• Project lead to implement category strategies into the business through new technology, driving efficiency and improving procurement processes.

Areas of expertise

• Cost Management: Proven ability to oversee substantial budgets, achieving significant cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Supply Chain Optimisation: Skilled in streamlining supply chain processes and enhancing supplier relationships to boost efficiency and sustainability.
• Project Leadership: Effective in leading major projects, including technology integrations and operational transformations within procurement.