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City of London Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This role gives you hands‑on responsibility for managing a key ingredients category, ensuring competitive sourcing, strong supplier relationships and reliable supply. You'll work closely with teams across the business to support quality, cost and innovation in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
  • Exciting chance to join a quality‑focused food manufacturer with strong growth.
  • Shape a key ingredients category and drive strategy with real influence.

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established food manufacturer recognised for its commitment to quality, craft and continuous innovation. Operating in a fast‑moving environment with a strong reputation across the industry, they combine traditional expertise with modern thinking to deliver products that stand out for their flavour, consistency and attention to detail.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage day‑to‑day sourcing and purchasing of key ingredients, ensuring cost‑effective and reliable supply.
  • Build strong supplier relationships to support quality, service and ongoing value improvements.
  • Monitor market trends, pricing and availability to inform buying decisions and reduce risk.
  • Work closely with Production, Technical and NPD teams to ensure ingredients meet operational and product requirements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

  • Brings experience in buying ingredients or food.
  • Commercially aware with strong analytical skills and an interest in global market trends.
  • Confident in managing suppliers, building relationships and ensuring reliable, quality supply.
  • Proactive, curious and collaborative, thriving in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
  • Permanent position based in London.
  • Opportunities to work within a reputable FMCG organisation.
  • Potential for professional growth and career development.



If you are passionate about procurement and have a strong background in the FMCG industry, apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Marina Spilman
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6980105
Phone number
+442072692132

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marina Spilman
Consultant phone
+442072692132
Job reference
JN-032026-6980105