Procurement Manager

Procurement ManagerLocation: Doncaster, South YorkshireSalary: CompetitiveVacancy Type: Full time, PermanentHours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.Duties:Procurement and Sourcing Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectivesSource and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packagingNegotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliersMonitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits Cost Management Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safetyMonitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuationsPrepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts Food Safety and Compliance Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirementsSupport internal and external audits Supply Chain Coordination Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ..... full job details .....