Junior Procurement Manager (Non-Food Categories) – 12 Month FTC – Leading Foodservice Business - £40K + Benefits

My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors.

They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager join their team.

The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies for their non-food disposable and consumable categories, ensuring non-food procurement activities support business objectives, achieve best value, and align with sustainability goals.

Working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams, you’ll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, product innovation, and supplier performance.

This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manger or Procurement Manger to join a brilliant business who can offer great exposure and working environment for career development.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies for non-food disposable and consumable categories.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and service.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Logistics, and Marketing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability goals and health and safety regulations in procurement.
• Prepare and manage budgets for non-food-related purchases.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to streamline operations and reduce costs.

The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate:

• Experience in procurement, ideally within food service, hospitality, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong category management experience in non-food areas such as packaging, hygiene, or equipment.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and results driven.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passionate about sustainability and supplier partnerships.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com