Head of Procurement

We are working with an international high-end food and nutrition manufacturer, recognised for their innovation and market-leading products across Europe. Known for their commitment to quality and performance, they are now seeking a Head of Procurement (Protein / FMCG) to lead their strategic purchasing operations within the functional foods category.

This is a key senior position, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy across multiple product groups—including proteins, bars, and functional drinks—while partnering closely with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver value, reliability, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic procurement framework across raw materials, packaging, and co-manufacturing.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management for high-value contracts (€500k+).
• Build and maintain a network of trusted suppliers across CEE, Portugal, and Germany.
• Drive cost optimisation and risk mitigation strategies, including dual-sourcing and secondary supplier models.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (SCM, Sales, and Product Development) to ensure availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends, identify new sourcing opportunities, and continuously improve procurement efficiency and resilience.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure performance, compliance, and value delivery.

Experience Required

Qualifications

Benefits

Ref Code : LI013181

To apply or for more information, please email in strict confidence with an updated CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and addressed to Jon Hemming-Nash

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