Direct Procurement Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
Richmond
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management RFP/RFQ Management Cost Savings & Mitigation Contract Management Forecasting & PPV ESG Compliance Negotiation

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Direct Procurement Manager to own all direct spend including food and packaging. This high-impact role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost savings, contract negotiation, and ESG compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of procurement experience and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings.

Direct Procurement Manager

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Richmond (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing: Develop, fully own and lead category strategies for kibble, wet food, treats, packaging and other pet health products & accessories using Nestle’s 7 step sourcing and supplier segmentation frameworks.
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Working with suppliers and the supply chain team to monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews, driving corrective actions as necessary. Building positive relationships with strategic partners.
  • RFP/RFQ’s: Regularly leading tenders and competitive bidding processes to source new suppliers to support future growth, innovation, sustainability and to meet margin targets.
  • Cost Savings and Mitigation: Analysing spend data, identifying cost saving initiatives and managing commodity reviews with existing suppliers.
  • Supply Risk Management: Building and maintaining a business continuity plan, validating contingency sites for high impact SKUs.
  • Contract Management: Negotiate new and existing contracts to secure favourable terms, ensuring compliance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] testing standards.
  • Forecasting and PPV: Providing accurate forecasts to finance team, tracking deviations each quarter.
  • Environmental & Social Governance (ESG): Keeping Code of Conduct up to date, ensuring compliance with Nestle standards.
  • Market Study & Travel: Maintain understanding of manufacturing landscape, attend trade shows and site visits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or similar is desirable
  • 5+ years experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings
  • Proficiency with Excel & detail oriented
  • Experience setting up and negotiating contracts
  • Strong negotiator and deal maker
  • CIPS qualification useful but not essential

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, reviewed annually
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Flexible core hours
  • Hybrid role
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 27)
  • 9/10 day working week
  • Optional unpaid leave and volunteer day
  • Work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months
  • Health insurance paid by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Extended parental leave
  • Flexible paid care leave
  • In-house L&D team
  • 50% discount on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] products
  • Discounted gym membership

How to Apply

Apply via the 'Apply now' button on the original job posting page. The process includes CV review, a call with Talent Acquisition, a video call with the hiring manager, and a presentation panel.

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