Marlow
Are you a Procurement professional with experience across Hospitality, Manufacturing or Food categories? We’re working with a leading business in the sector seeking a Procurement and Category professional to support their UK & European operations. This role will suit someone commercially astute, a strong negotiator, and comfortable managing suppliers across multiple categories. You’ll be working closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiencies, innovation, and excellent supplier relationships. What you’ll be doing: • Developing and implementing supply base strategies aligned with business goals., • Managing supplier relationships across UK & Europe, ensuring commercials and opportunities are delivered., • Negotiating contracts and supplier terms., • Identifying cost savings and efficiencies, and reporting progress to senior stakeholders., • Collaborating with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions., • Overseeing supplier onboarding, category reporting, and category action plans., • Monitoring market trends, risks, and opportunities, and taking proactive action., • Supporting supply chain to ensure supplier agreements drive strong product availability and customer service. What we’re looking for: • Experienced Procurement professional, • Strong knowledge of UK and/or European supply markets., • Skilled negotiator with proven ability to manage supplier contracts and long-term partnerships., • Comfortable handling multiple categories simultaneously., • Excellent collaboration and communication skills., • Degree level education preferred; MCIPS (or equivalent) advantageous., • Flexibility to travel as required. What’s on offer: • 25 days annual leave + your Birthday off, • Company bonus scheme, • Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote), • Private medical insurance, • Flexible working hours, • Employee referral scheme, • Regular social events