Procurement Category Manager
3 days ago
Slough
Procurement Manager (Non-Food Categories) – 12 Month FTC – Leading Foodservice Business - £40K + Benefits My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors. They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager join their team. The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies for their non-food disposable and consumable categories, ensuring non-food procurement activities support business objectives, achieve best value, and align with sustainability goals. Working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams, you’ll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, product innovation, and supplier performance. This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manger or Procurement Manger to join a brilliant business who can offer great exposure and working environment for career development. Responsibilities include: • Develop and implement strategies for non-food disposable and consumable categories., • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and service., • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to drive cost savings and efficiency., • Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Logistics, and Marketing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement., • Monitor market trends and industry developments to ensure competitive pricing and quality., • Ensure compliance with sustainability goals and health and safety regulations in procurement., • Prepare and manage budgets for non-food-related purchases., • Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to streamline operations and reduce costs. The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate: • Experience in procurement, ideally within food service, hospitality, or FMCG sectors., • Strong category management experience in non-food areas such as packaging, hygiene, or equipment., • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills., • Commercially astute, analytical, and results driven., • Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution., • Passionate about sustainability and supplier partnerships. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /
