Procurement Manager.

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Central London 
Salary: c£60K

Overview:
We’re looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Procurement Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking food business based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact - leading key category strategies, managing international suppliers, and supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans in both the UK and global markets.

About You:
•    Proven experience in food manufacturing, food service, or retail procurement.
•    Strong knowledge of category management, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
•    Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
•    Commercially astute, data-driven, and comfortable making strategic decisions.
•    A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.

What will you be doing?
•    Developing and delivering category strategies across key food, beverage, and non-food areas.
•    Managing supplier relationships across the UK and internationally, driving value and innovation.
•    Monitoring market trends and commodity pricing to support commercial and strategic decisions.
•    Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on supply, quality, and sustainability.
•    Negotiating commercial terms and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.
•    Supporting the wider Procurement and Supply Chain team in achieving best-in-class performance.

What can they offer you?
You’ll be joining a growing food business that’s proud of its strong culture, supportive team environment, and genuine passion for great food. The company values collaboration, innovation, and doing things the right way — with plenty of opportunity to make your mark and influence how the procurement function evolves.
This role offers a hybrid working pattern (1 day per week from home), alongside real scope for career development and progression. You’ll also have access to professional development support, including CIPS training, and the chance to work with an experienced, ambitious team in a business that’s going places.

We’re keen to hear from talented Procurement Managers, Senior Buyers, Category Managers, and Supply Chain Professionals based in or around London, Watford, Slough, Luton, Reading, or the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the next step for you, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2112 or call Amelia on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential chat.
True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs.
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