Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for a food manufacturing business. The role will be responsible for supplier management, purchasing strategy, cost control, and ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and other essential supplies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the procurement team and purchasing activities.
- Develop procurement strategies for raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
- Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery conditions.
- Drive cost-saving and procurement improvement initiatives.
- Ensure materials are available on time and meet quality requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and other departments.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks.
- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and food manufacturing requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing, preferably in Food Manufacturing.
- Experience managing suppliers, purchasing, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of procurement and cost-control processes.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
- Good command of English.
- Experience with food raw materials and/or packaging is an advantage.