Procurement Manager - Non-horticultural (FTC)

Procurement Team @ [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

You’ll be joining the engine room of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s fastest-growing categories. While we are known for our flowers, our Procurement team provides the operational and supply chain foundation for our non-horticultural range. From fresh-baked treats and luxury hamper components to home, lifestyle, and the essential packaging that delivers the 'wow' moment. Our team is divided into two clear pillars: Strategic Procurement and Stock Planning. As a Procurement Manager, you will provide the critical firepower needed to grow and optimise our range quickly.

Please note this is an FTC role with end date April 2027.

What you'll be doing:

• Source new SKUs and suppliers to rapidly scale our non-horticultural gifting range
• Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality
• Develop key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long-term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance
• Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks
• Negotiate, implement, and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts
• Manage supplier and SKU onboarding, ensuring all new partners and products are commercially vetted, and operationally ready for our supply chain
• Own the responsibility of updating and engaging internal partners, ensuring a 'no-surprises' approach to range expansion.

You’ll love this role if you…

• Have 3+ years experience in a procurement, or buying role in FMCG or retail
• Are a Strong Negotiator and Relationship Builder: You excel at developing supplier partnerships and have the commercial acumen to lead negotiations that deliver significant margin improvements and cost savings , ensuring we always achieve the best value without sacrificing quality.
• Work with Agility: You understand the broader business context and can identify problems with requirements up-front to keep the project moving at pace
• Don't Need a Map: You learn quickly and make steady progress without the need for constant, significant feedback from your manager
• Are an Outcome-Driven Specialist: You are capable of prioritizing and avoid getting caught up in unimportant details; you focus on the highest-impact wins
• Enjoy High-Pace Execution: You thrive in a 'sprint' environment, where you get things done from start to finish and can be relied upon to manage your time effectively during peak periods.
• Are a Detail-Oriented Onboarder: You have a high bar for quality and a great deal of care, ensuring that every new SKU is operationally ready before it hits our warehouse.
• Are a Self-Sufficient Problem Solver: You rarely make the same mistake twice and can identify potential problems with requirements up-front to keep the project moving.
• Are a Natural Collaborator: You know how to bridge the gap between creative vision and operational reality, identifying and engaging the right stakeholders from day one.
• Please note this is an FTC role with end date April 2027.

Belonging @ [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity.

Our ways of working

We really believe in the power of connection. For us that looks different depending on the team you work in. Some of our teams work together in person every day, whereas others may connect in person every quarter. We also believe in flexibility that supports you, the work you do, and your team. How much you work from home and from our office depends on a balance of those needs, and you’ll agree this with your manager.

Work that works for you

To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. Our perks and benefits include: Flexible working & work from abroad, 25 days holiday + your birthday + flexible bank holidays, & option to buy additional holiday each year, 1 Volunteering day each year, Enhanced family leave and a workplace nursery scheme, A flexible training framework for every stage of your career, Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions!, Share in our success with a choice to take equity options from day 1, ClassPass membership: monthly credits to spend on fitness classes, yoga and much more! For more information on our perks & bens, please see [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].