Procurement Manager Fixed Term

The Company We're supporting a well-established FMCG manufacturer with an immediate requirement for a Procurement Manager to join its Direct Procurement Team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working with 3 days on site working in Leeds area.

The Opportunity The Procurement Manager is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail. You'll take ownership of a focused portfolio of direct materials suppliers, helping the business navigate pricing volatility, strengthen supplier management and bring greater discipline to commercial data and category management.

You'll be responsible for: Managing a portfolio of packaging and/or ingredients suppliers Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies Leading supplier negotiations and supporting inflation mitigation, cost optimisation and supply continuity Focusing upon more structured supplier relationship/performance management Managing price changes and ensuring commercial data is accurate across SAP and associated systems Tackling pricing discrepancies, invoice queries and forecasting/data issues Identifying opportunities to improve value, service and supply resilience About You The Procurement Manager will be commercially sharp, analytical and comfortable in rolling their sleeves up.

Ideally, you'll bring: Procurement/category management experience across packaging, ingredients or other direct materials Experience within FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills Confidence working with SAP, Excel and commercial data Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail The ability to work proactively, challenge where required and quickly get to grips with a new category If you are a strong, commercially minded procurement professional with the right direct-materials exposure, systems' capability and attitude, please get in touch.

This role would be equally suited to a Buyer or Senior Buyer with the relevant sector/category experience and an analytical approach! ...

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