Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement – Food Manufacturing - Chester (Hybrid 3 days on-site) - Salary: £65,000

Let’s cut to the chase – you’re a Food Industry procurement professional who knows how to get stuff done. You’ve spent years building relationships with suppliers, driving down costs, and making sure everything runs like clockwork. Now, you’re looking for a new challenge.

A major player in the UK food manufacturing game need someone to take control of direct and indirect purchasing across multiple sites. No fluff, no managing a team, just you, your suppliers, and the numbers.

If you’re someone who wants to get stuck in, make an impact, and own the procurement process, this role is made for you.

What’s the job?

• Running procurement for multiple sites. Direct and indirect categories.
• Building a proper Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework – think structure, consistency, and long-term partnerships.
• Getting to know suppliers inside out, negotiating contracts, and squeezing the best value from them.
• Working closely with our internal teams to align procurement with the rest of the business.

What you need to bring:

• Proven experience in procurement from food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong supplier management skills – you know how to negotiate, influence, and drive value.
• You’re a doer. You don’t need hand-holding – you get the job done.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working – 3 days a week in Chester, the rest is yours to manage.
• £65,000 salary.
• No team to manage, just you and the suppliers.

If this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now! If your CV is not ready and you want to learn more, call me (Olly) on 01733 391 515 !