Procurement Specialist

Employer: Sincereal

Location

BromboroughSalary circa 45,000 (depending on experience).Some of our other fantastic benefitsPotential, discretionary annual bonuspension scheme26 days holidayScope This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement Team at Sincereal Group during a time of transformation.Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will take ownership of the sourcing strategy of key categories (Raw Materials, Packaging) across both the UK and French Sincereal sites. You will have a passion for delivering value and building strong supplier relationships.The role is responsible for leading contract negotiation, cost management, and supplier performance improvement to ensure the business benefits from secure supply, competitive cost, and high-quality service. You must be comfortable working at pace in a high-growth environment, with confidence in navigating ambiguity and influencing stakeholders.

This is a pivotal role, ensuring a balance of cost, risk, innovation, and sustainability across the supply base. Working closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain, you will ensure supplier capabilities, commercial terms, and contracts support stable production plans and operational efficiency. You will take responsibility in setting the strategic category direction and ensuring that supply is resilient, compliant and aligned to current and future business requirements.This position is based at the Itancourt, France site, and frequent travel to suppliers and the Bromborough, UK site will be required.

This role offers flexibility on hybrid working.A bit about usSincereal Group is a dynamic and growing company providing private label offers to customers in Europe. With locations in UK and France, our factories complement each other enabling us to provide a wide range of products to our customers. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a new company that is a major, sustainable and competitive player in the growing cereal private label marketAbout – SincerealRole PurposeTo deliver value, resilience, and service performance by owning end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities, while driving supplier performance improvement.You will ensure the business is supported by capable, compliant suppliers, robust commercial agreements, and accurate ERP contract records aligned to safety, quality, and operational requirementsKey ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and negotiations for assigned categories to secure competitive total cost and supply continuityDevelop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring clear commercial terms aligned to business needsManage supplier relationships, and proactively manage supply risks, including contingency planning and dual sourcing strategiesIdentify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation opportunities (e.g. cost avoidance, standardisation, optimisation)Create and maintain accurate supplier contract records within the ERP system, including pricing, validity, and supply parametersPartner with NPD and Quality teams on new supplier approval, audits, non-conformance management, and supplier improvement initiativesCollaborate with Planning teams to align supplier capability (lead times, MOQ, constraints) with production requirementsMonitor markets and global trends, to provide insights, and report on supplier performance, risks, sustainability, and value deliveryEnsure all activities meet safety, quality, food safety, and governance standardsIngredients for successYou will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, with proven experience of sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management within an FMCG environment.

Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive measurable performance improvementsComfort in navigating ambiguity, with resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentSkilled in using ERP systems and procurement data management tools.Strong commercial mindset with understanding of total cost of ownership and risk managementHigh attention to detail, with an ability to analyse data, identify root causes, and proactively implement effective solutionsConfident communicator who can influence stakeholders and challenge suppliers constructivelyStrong collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across operations, planning, and qualityCIPS qualification (or working towards) or equivalent procurement training is desirable, but not essentialWilling to travel regularly both domestically and overseas.What you need to knowJob posting date: 28/09/2026Job closing date : 12/10/2026Right to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Sincereal sponsorship.Equal Opportunities We work together as one team. Everyone is welcome here, and we treat each other with fairness, respect, and equality