Corporate Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and refine procurement policies, workflows, and controls that improve operational efficiency and support cost-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate potential vendors through detailed commercial, technical, and operational reviews to determine capability, risk, and long-term fit.
• Visit supplier locations to verify performance standards, assess production capacity, and strengthen strategic relationships.
• Create sourcing plans that align materials availability, project timing, and budget expectations for upcoming product introductions.
• Partner with supply chain stakeholders to address shortages, delivery issues, and other disruptions affecting continuity of supply.
• Lead response planning during supply-related emergencies, including external market constraints and import or regulatory disruptions, to protect business operations.
• Oversee packaging-related sourcing strategies in collaboration with research, development, and marketing teams to support innovation and execution.
• Manage contract activity from confidentiality agreements through pricing commitments and commercial terms negotiation.
• Track procurement metrics, maintain accurate material and packaging data, and communicate cost movements, performance trends, and sourcing insights to internal partners.
• Coach and supervise procurement team members while supporting capability development across sourcing and purchasing functions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, commercial terms, and pricing arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, procurement operations, and vendor performance management.
• Experience working with ingredients, packaging materials, or other manufacturing-related categories.
• Ability to assess supplier risk using financial, operational, and technical information.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using forecasts, market data, and historical trends to support sourcing decisions.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills with the ability to work closely with quality, accounting, R& D, marketing, and supply chain teams.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing procurement staff is preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven leadership and management experience in procurement or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.