Purchasing Manager

£50,000 - £70,000

London

Job reference: GG/3465

Overview

Your chance to join a premium food manufacturer as Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement for a diverse portfolio of high-quality products.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business with rich heritage supplying some of the biggest names in retail.

The Role

As Purchasing Manager, you will report to the senior management team, you will take ownership of the purchasing function – from defining procurement strategies to managing supplier relationships and securing high-quality ingredients, packaging, and services. You will ensure cost efficiency while maintaining exceptional product standards.

Key responsibilities include:

* Developing and delivering purchasing strategies that balance cost control with quality and sustainability.

* Building and managing long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.

* Negotiating contracts and pricing to secure the best value.

* Monitoring inventory levels and working closely with production planning to anticipate seasonal peaks.

* Ensuring supplier compliance with quality and food safety standards.

* Driving continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.

The Candidate

The successful Purchasing Manager will be a confident negotiator and commercially minded professional with strong experience in procurement within food manufacturing, FMC...