Job Summary
The Procurement Manager – Protein & Produce is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for protein and produce to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, food safety, and sustainability. The role leads supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, supplier quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
- Drive Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute category strategies for protein and produce, navigating market trends and volatility to secure best-in-class pricing and supply continuity.
- Lead Supplier Partnerships: Own end-to-end Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), leading high-stakes contract negotiations, business reviews, and joint innovation.
- Champion Quality & SQA: Partner with QA to onboard top-tier suppliers, drive compliance (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Organic, Halal/Kosher), and audit quality standards.
- Build Supply Resilience: Mitigate risk with proactive contingency plans, market tracking, and agile inventory strategies.
- Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, and ESG teams to launch new products and advance sustainable sourcing goals.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Food Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, APICS) are an advantage.
- 5+years of procurement experience, including a role within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
- Strong experience in sourcing protein, produce, agricultural commodities, or food ingredients.
- Experience in supplier quality assurance, supplier audits, and food safety management systems.
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
- Knowledge of food regulations, traceability, sustainability, and supplier compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and project management capabilities.
- Good in English (written and spoken).
Why Join Us
- Impact: Direct ownership of core food categories with a key seat in strategic decision-making.
- Growth: A fast-paced, continuous improvement culture with room to scale.
- Purpose: Drive meaningful ESG, sustainability, and quality standards across a global network.
