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2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Henderson Brown. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Henderson Brown Senior Recruitment Leader | Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist | Supporting the UK’s Best Food CompaniesProcurement Manager – Dairy & Oils Location:Hertfordshire area, Hybrid – 2 days on site, rest from home Type:Full-time, Permanent Here’s your chance toshape the ingredients that go into millions of goodsacross the UK. We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager – Ingredients to takeownership of a key categorywithin a well-known food business. This is a broad andstrategic role, managing the end-to-end procurementof raw materials and working closely with stakeholders across the Group to find efficiencies, reduce risk, and support innovation. What You’ll Be Doing: * Managing ingredient (dairy & oils) procurement across UK sites – ensuring continuity, quality, and cost efficiency. * Developing and delivering robust category strategies for commodity buying. * Leading risk management across the supply chain – spotting issues before they arise. * Working hand-in-hand with NPD to drive innovation and value engineering. * Delivering savings through data-led decision making and smart timing of material cover. * Owning supplier relationships – ensuring OTIF delivery and long-term collaboration. * Improving supply planning and reporting with internal teams including planning, bakeries and finance. * Reporting on buying variances and improving supplier performance reporting. * Managing SAP systems including contract and PO management. * Supporting on Group-wide initiatives and ad hoc projects. What We’re Looking For: * Minimum 4 years’ procurement experience – ideally in food manufacturing or commodities. * Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of managing complex supplier relationships. * Resilient and tenacious – thrives in fast-paced environments and under pressure. * Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset. * Great communicator – confident handling challenging situations. * Organised, detail-focused, and proactive. * Comfortable with SAP and MS Office systems. * Bonus * Hybrid – 2 days on site, rest from home Why Join? This is a chance to step into ahigh-impact rolewith a business that’s well-established, growing, and open to fresh thinking. You’ll join asupportive, collaborative team with plenty of variety, autonomy, and opportunity to make your mark. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, and Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Henderson Brown by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Procurement Manager” roles.St Albans, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Welwyn, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Letchworth, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago St Albans, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago IT Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager – Global Technology FirmHemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Buyer – Zoom by Ocado (Drinks and Impulse)Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago Senior Buyer – Spirits, Ready to Drink and TobaccoHatfield, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Interim Procurement Third Party Risk LeadHertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Lead Buyer - Business Travel & Corporate CommunicationsLead Buyer - Business Travel & Corporate CommunicationsStevenage, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Order Fulfilment Business Manager (12 Month Contract)Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Letchmore Heath, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr