FMCG Buying Manager

FMCG Buying Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead procurement strategy for ingredients and manage supplier relationships.
  • Company: Dynamic FMCG company in Central London with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, matched pension, healthcare, and flexible work setup.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role that drives business performance.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in food manufacturing.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus, 10% matched pension & healthcare

Location & Setup: Central London - 2 days onsite per week

Type: Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of ingredients buying, leading end-to-end strategy across key commodities that supply our sites. This is a role with both breadth and depth: setting direction, managing risk, and driving value, while staying close to the detail that keeps supply chains resilient.

  • Leading category management and procurement strategy for ingredients and commodities.
  • Identifying risks and ensuring cover is placed at the best time to secure value.
  • Building strong supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.
  • Tracking supplier performance, reporting variances, and maintaining accurate records in SAP.
  • Delivering ad hoc projects that add measurable commercial impact.

Proven procurement experience (5+ years), ideally in food manufacturing and commodity buying. Commercially sharp with excellent Excel and analytical skills. This is your chance to lead strategically important categories in a business that values procurement as a driver of performance.

FMCG Buying Manager employer: Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain

Join a well-established and growing food business in Central London as a Procurement Manager, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the ingredients that go into millions of goods across the UK. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance, alongside a competitive salary and bonus package, while being part of a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and offers ample opportunities for professional growth.

Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain

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Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace FMCG Buying Manager

Procurement Management
Category Management
Risk Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain Resilience
SAP
Performance Tracking