F&B Category Manager – Directs Procurement

F&B Category Manager - Directs ProcurementGlobal Food Manufacturing | Strategic Sourcing | International ProcurementLocation: Greater London or Manchester (Flexible working)Salary: 60,000-70,000 (+ bonus)Ready to take ownership of strategic sourcing projects and influence procurement on an international scale? If you have a background in F&B procurement and category management, this is your chance to step into a role where you can shape sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver measurable commercial results across the UK and Ireland. Joining a leading global food manufacturer, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key category initiatives while contributing to wider business transformation.This is more than a day-to-day buying role.

You'll work alongside an experienced, high-calibre procurement team, collaborate with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to international markets, with opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe. For an ambitious procurement professional looking to broaden their influence, lead meaningful projects and develop their international experience, this role offers plenty of scope to make your mark.The Opportunity…Take ownership of strategic sourcing: Lead end-to-end category initiatives across Directs, giving you the autonomy to shape sourcing strategies, influence purchasing decisions and deliver measurable commercial results.Drive savings and commercial value: Lead supplier negotiations and contract management, developing your expertise while identifying opportunities to improve costs, strengthen supplier performance and deliver long-term value.Build relationships with senior stakeholders: Work cross-functionally and engage with key decision-makers, increasing your visibility across the business and strengthening your ability to influence commercial strategy.Contribute to business-wide transformation: Help modernise procurement practices, identify opportunities for innovation and sustainability, and play an active role in shaping how procurement delivers value across the organisation.Expand your international experience: Work across the UK and Ireland, with opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe, broadening your understanding of international sourcing and supplier markets.Learn from an experienced procurement team: Collaborate with high-calibre professionals in an ambitious environment where you can share knowledge, develop your commercial expertise and take on increasingly complex challenges.What They're Looking For…Category management and strategic sourcing experience: A proven background in procurement and strategic buying, with the ability to take ownership of sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable results.Strong negotiation and supplier management skills: Confident securing competitive commercial terms, managing contracts and building supplier relationships that deliver lasting value.Knowledge of the F&B market: An understanding of food and beverage procurement, enabling you to identify sourcing opportunities, assess market conditions and make informed category decisions.Stakeholder engagement and communication: The ability to build relationships across functions and levels, influence senior stakeholders and bring people together to deliver shared objectives.Commercial awareness and financial acumen: A strong understanding of cost management, budgeting and financial performance, with the ability to identify opportunities and make commercially sound decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional who wants to take greater ownership, broaden their international exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping procurement strategy within a global food manufacturing business.

With varied projects, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to contribute to wider transformation, you'll have the platform to build on your existing experience and take your career forward.Interested? If you're ready for a role that combines strategic ownership, international exposure and the opportunity to deliver real commercial impact, I'd love to hear from you.For further information or to apply, email your CV to Maria at jobsMC@bramwith.com