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Purchasing Manager - Category & Supplier Management

London Interim £50,000 - £57,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior procurement role responsible for building robust supplier strategies, driving cost efficiency and ensuring continuity of supply across a diverse product portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a small team and act as the commercial authority for externally sourced goods and services.
  • Lead a strategic purchasing function with real ownership and impact
  • Join a fast-moving FMCG business with strong growth ambitions

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation within the retail industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity across materials, products and services, ensuring best value and security of supply
  • Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned to business and operational goals
  • Run competitive supplier selection and tender processes, from market assessment through to contract award
  • Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier relationships to improve cost, service and risk outcomes
  • Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Planning and Finance to support forecasting, S&OP and project delivery
  • Monitor procurement performance, budgets and supplier KPIs, producing clear reports for senior stakeholders
  • Build market intelligence and provide insight on supply risks, trends and opportunities
  • Lead, coach and develop a small purchasing team to deliver consistent, high‑quality results

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a senior purchasing or procurement role within an FMCG environment - ideally packaging, materials or chemicals.
  • Strong negotiator with a track record of delivering commercial and supply chain improvements
  • Comfortable managing suppliers, data and stakeholders at senior management level
  • Experienced people manager who can motivate, develop and lead a small team
  • Degree, CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Potential for growth within the Procurement & Supply Chain department.
  • Supportive and professional working environment within the retail industry.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid



This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Purchasing Manager to make a significant impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Marina Spilman
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001473
Phone number
+442072692132

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Marina Spilman
Consultant phone
+442072692132
Job reference
JN-042026-7001473