Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Manageress

Procurement Manager

Confidential Manufacturing & FMCG Business | Doncaster

A well-established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its senior supply chain function. This high-profile role offers broad responsibility across procurement, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and strategic supply chain improvement.

Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of supplier relationships, procurement budgets, and cost optimization initiatives, while supporting operational performance across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for both indirect and direct procurement for this medium-sized enterprise in Lincolnshire.
• Manage and develop relationships with a broad external supplier base, including raw materials, packaging, third-party products, and operational service providers.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, service levels, and contractual terms.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and continuity.
• Take ownership of procurement budgets and report performance and market trends to senior leadership.
• Work collaboratively with operations, planning, sales, and marketing teams to support inventory optimization and service delivery (S&OP).
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
• Support new product development activities, including sourcing and material trials.
• Manage and develop an Assistant Buyer.
• Contribute as part of the wider senior management and crisis management teams.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous buying or procurement management experience within an FMCG environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience within food or drink manufacturing would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business.
• Broad strategic and operational remit.
• Senior stakeholder exposure.
• Collaborative and values-driven culture.
• £55,000 and benefits package.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.