Purchasing Manager/Senior Manager

Purchasing Manager / Senior Purchasing Manager - Ingredients / Commodities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the purchasing team of a global ingredients business. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, this is a high-impact role offering both strategic responsibility and team leadership within a well-established function.

The business operates at scale, sourcing large volumes of raw materials from global markets to support a diverse food customer base. Known for its quality and strong supplier partnerships, it offers a collaborative environment with clear opportunities for growth and development.

The Role:

You will take ownership of the procurement of key raw materials on a global basis, alongside selected indirect categories. Leading a team of three, you'll play a central role in shaping sourcing strategy, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring continuity of supply in a dynamic market.

This role offers a balance of strategic input and operational delivery, with real visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of high-volume raw materials from global suppliers
• Lead and develop a team of three procurement professionals
• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships
• Drive cost optimisation, risk management, and supply continuity
• Support and implement best practice procurement processes
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across supply chain, technical, and commercial teams

About You

• Minimum 10 years' procurement experience within large, complex organisations
• Strong track record managing significant spend and supplier bases
• Experience in ingredients, commodities, or food-related procurement ESSENTIAL and only candidates with this experience will be considered
• Previous team management or leadership experience
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance strategy and delivery
• Strategic capability.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and build credibility across the business

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a purchasing role within a global organisation that values its people. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, lead a capable team, and further develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

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