Summary: Join Whitbread as a Procurement Manager to oversee a £15m portfolio focused on food and beverage suppliers in the UK & Ireland. The role involves selecting and managing suppliers, driving procurement best practices, and developing category strategies. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food procurement and a strong background in negotiation and supplier management within a fast-paced environment. This position is part of a transformation initiative in the F&B Procurement team, requiring excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a £15m portfolio of food and beverage suppliers across the UK & Ireland.
• Select and manage key suppliers while driving best practice procurement.
• Develop and implement category strategies for food procurement.
• Utilize advanced negotiation strategies to secure favorable agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of commodity markets and trends.
• Manage relationships with key product suppliers to ensure quality and performance.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in food procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with negotiation tools and techniques.
• Ability to conduct commodity and market analysis.
• Experience in product and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): 63000

City: Dunstable

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other