About this role
Procurement Lead
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)
The Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
Duties:
Procurement & Sourcing
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectivesSource and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packagingNegotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliersMonitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits Cost Management
Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safetyMonitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuationsPrepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirementsSupport internal and external audits Supply Chain Coordination
Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availabilityManage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockoutsOversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules Risk Management
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies Skills & Experience
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environmentStrong negotiation and contract management skillsKnowledge of food safety regulations and quality standardsExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Cost savings and budget adherenceSupplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)Stock availability and inventory turnoverCompliance with food safety and regulatory standards Benefits:
3% pensionDIS / Personal Private and dental healthcare£55K-£65KPAFully on site role (no hybrid or remote working). On site parkingOn site subsidised canteen To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply.