Procurement Manager

Description:

Procurement Manager

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

Duties:

Procurement & Sourcing

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value
Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)
Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits
Cost Management

Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
Monitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuations
Prepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts
Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)
Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits
Supply Chain Coordination

Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availability
Manage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockouts
Oversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules
Risk Management

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)
Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies
Skills & Experience

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Cost savings and budget adherence
Supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)
Stock availability and inventory turnover
Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
Benefits: 

3% pension
DIS / Personal Private and dental healthcare
£55K-£60KPA
Fully on site role (no hybrid or remote working). 
On site parking
On site subsidised canteen
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply