Procurement Manager - Third Party Manufacturing

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Third Party Location: North Bedfordshire Setup: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Job Type: Perm Benefits: up to £85,000 plus package Brand new position due to growth! Company Overview: A renowned food company known for its innovative and premium offerings, this brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, it continues to grow its loyal customer base both locally and internationally. Role Purpose: In this role, you will own the 3rd Party Category sourcing strategy and manage a sourcing lead. You will be a procurement change leader, driving high-level functional transformation for the category. Implementing best practice procurement processes tailored for business needs. You will be accountable and responsible for leading the 3rd Party strategy to optimise growth, environmental/social targets, cost and quality, whilst mitigating supply failure risks and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: * Leadership: Manage team performance and development, ensuring KPI alignment and a positive team culture. * Category Management: Drive strategic category management across 30 suppliers, maximizing supplier value and cross-functional opportunities. * Process Enhancement: Streamline procurement processes, implement governance frameworks, and lead sourcing changes to boost efficiency. * Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and deploy SRM frameworks to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and sustainability. * Risk & Sustainability: Support ESG strategy, managing supplier risk and transparency. * Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to expand the proposition and drive procurement transformation. Requirements: * Line management experience (essential) * Strong Ingredient sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience (essential) * 3rd party manufacturing procurement experience (essential) * Strong drive to deliver results and build relations at all levels (essential) * Background from FMCG or Food (ideally) How to Apply: Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact me on LinkedIn