Convenience Foods Procurement Manager

Covenience Foods Procurement Manager | Market Leading FMCG / Food & Beverages Firm | Central London / Surrey (Hybrid)

To apply, please contact Oskar at with your CV.

Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique opportunity has emerged for an ambitious procurement professional to join a hyper-growth, multi-billion-pound Food & Beverages / FMCG firm. They are seeking a Convenience Foods Procurement Manager to develop and execute category strategies, taking responsibility for their snacking-related spend (including crisps, chocolate, confectionery, nuts, nutrition products, and savory snacks) to deliver value, cost savings, drive sustainability, mitigate supply chain risks, and contribute to category growth and innovation.

This role offers a career-transforming opportunity with ample professional development, exposure to a network of globally recognized suppliers, a dynamic and collaborative environment, and the ability to leverage the company\’s unrivaled purchasing power.

If you have strong buying, procurement, category, or account management experience negotiating with major suppliers such as Mondelez, Mars Wrigley, Nestlé, KP Snacks, Pladis Global, PepsiCo, Kellanova, General Mills, or Ferrero, and possess relevant experience in food & beverages, this could be your next career move.

The firm offers a competitive package and operates on a flexible hybrid working model from their Central London or Surrey offices. Interested candidates should apply via this advert or send their CV to .

Responsibilities:

• Create category strategies and growth plans by identifying market opportunities to enhance the company\’s product range and margins.
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost savings, innovation, and growth in confectionery and snacking categories.
• Manage performance, accounts, and contracts with new and existing suppliers to maximize savings and client retention.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen with end-to-end procurement experience within Food & Beverages, ideally within Foodservice, Hospitality, FMCG, Wholesale, or Contract Catering sectors.
• Proven experience in category or account management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers to drive category strategies.

If you\’re eager to take on greater category responsibility within a fast-moving, iconic food & beverage company, please submit your CV to .

Keywords: category manager, procurement, food & beverages, FMCG, snacks, confectionery, senior buyer, account manager, hybrid, London, Surrey, supply chain, negotiation, strategy, CIPS, MCIPS, major brands.

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