Purchasing Manager
hace 16 días
Scunthorpe
Purchasing Manager – Food Manufacturing – Scunthorpe - £50,000 - £55,000 This isn’t a role where you’re just placing orders and chasing suppliers. You’ll be shaping category strategy, driving cost savings, and having a real say in how the business spends its money. If you like influence, responsibility, and the chance to actually change things — keep reading. The role You’ll take ownership of key ingredient and packaging categories, working across the business to improve cost, performance, and supplier relationships. It’s a mix of strategy and hands-on delivery. • Developing and delivering category strategies, • Driving cost reduction and value improvement projects, • Managing and negotiating with key suppliers, • Analysing market trends and reacting accordingly, • Supporting sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives, • Working closely with internal teams to influence decisions What they’re looking for • Strong buying/procurement experience within Food/Beverage, • Comfortable managing complex categories and supplier relationships, • Solid understanding of ingredients and/or packaging markets, • MCIPS (or working towards it) is a plus If you want a role where procurement has a real voice — not just a support function — this is worth a look.