Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Our client is a Surrey based, multi-site, food manufacturing company.
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and procurement activities across multiple food manufacturing sites and to lead a team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and supply continuity while supporting the operational and growth objectives of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies across multiple manufacturing sites to achieve cost, quality, service, and supply objectives.
• Lead the procurement of key food ingredients, commodities, packaging materials, and operational supplies.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, pricing, and performance.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, supply risks, and market conditions to inform purchasing decisions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic and key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supply agreements.
• Other as required

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience, within food manufacturing or a related CPG manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Experience managing purchasing activities across multiple sites, facilities, or business units is an asset.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to analyze spend, pricing, forecasts, and cost savings.

Salary 100-120,000 base depending on experience.

If this exciting role is of interest to you, please send us your resume today!