Procurement Manager, Suffolk
Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Salary: Circa £50,000 – £60,000
Hours: Monday to Friday (Onsite)
With International Travel (Ad Hoc)
*Please note sponsorship or PSW Visa candidates cannot be accepted*
Responsibilities:
• Management of overall procurement strategy, ensuring sourcing, cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Lead negotiations for procurement contracts
• Source, onboard and maintain suppliers that meet quality, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
• Regular liaison with existing and potential suppliers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other teams to ensure contracts are aligned with regulatory standards, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Market trends and data analytics
• Implement cost-saving initiatives when possible.
• Work closely wider the supply chain team
• Identify and assess potential risks within supply chain.
• Maintain a risk management structure to ensure continuous of supply.
• Work to regulatory, ethical & environmental standards and company and customer requirements.
Requirements:
• Procurement/Buying/Purchasing experience with the food industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Available to Travel Internationally (Ad Hoc)