Job Description
Procurement Manager – Contract Manufacturing (Fluent German Required) | Leading FMCG Business
📍 Location: Hertfordshire or Central London (Hybrid Working - Ideally 2 days office based)
💼 Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Per annum + Bonus + Benefits Package + Private Medical + Holiday & more!
An internationally recognised FMCG business is seeking a commercially focused Procurement Manager to take ownership of strategic third-party manufacturing partnerships across the EMEA region. This high-impact role is responsible for delivering commercial value and operational excellence through the sourcing, negotiation, and management of outsourced finished goods – supporting new product development, supplier optimisation, and long-term vendor strategy.
Working across a diverse product portfolio, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Planning, Quality, Technical, and Commercial to drive innovation, cost control, and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
🛒 Contract Manufacturing & Vendor Management
Lead commercial negotiations with 3rd party manufacturers pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and service levels
Manage a strategic vendor portfolio across multiple categories and geographies
Drive supplier performance in line with cost, ESG, and OTIF targets
🚀 New Product Development Support
Own the outsourcing process for NPDs including briefing, tendering, analysis, and supplier selection
Ensure capacity readiness with suppliers for new launches
📊 Commercial Governance & Process Excellence
Maintain open-book costing models and purchase price variance tracking
Develop, negotiate, and update legal supply agreements across the EMEA region
Identify and qualify new suppliers to meet evolving business needs
Key Requirements:
✔ Proven experience in procurement within FMCG or Retail, ideally in outsourced manufacturing.
✔ Strong background in vendor management and cost negotiation
✔ Exposure to new product development and cross-functional project delivery
✔ Fluent in English and German (essential C1 level)
✔ Strong SAP and Excel skills; comfortable handling commercial and supply chain data
✔ Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
✔ Financially literate with high commercial awareness
Interview Process:
🔍 Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview
A deep dive into procurement capability, experience, and commercial mindset
💬 Stage 2: Case Study, Culture & Values Interview
Presentation/task and discussion with senior stakeholders to assess collaboration style, strategic thinking, and cultural fit
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