Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager- Manufacturing Firm- Blackburn (BB1)

Location: Blackburn (Hybrid Working) 3 days office 2 days at home
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Procurement, Supply Chain & Service Operations
Direct Reports: 4

Join our clients amazing team…..

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving results?

Would you thrive in a business where clients are at the heart of everything they do, and no two days are the same?

With a powerhouse portfolio our client is a major supplier to the UK’s top supermarkets, independents and specialists – and growing fast.

Axon Moore is exclusively now looking for a Procurement Manager to lead a dynamic procurement team, with a particular focus on raw materials and packaging across a diverse manufacturing operation.

If you're commercially savvy, ready to lead, and driven to make an impact, this is your opportunity to be part of a thriving company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team (4 direct reports)
• Deliver end-to-end procurement strategies focused on raw materials and packaging
• Build and nurture supplier relationships to ensure cost-efficiency, quality and supply continuity
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation
• Negotiate contracts and secure the best value for the business
• Ensure all procurement practices are aligned with environmental and regulatory standards
• Partner with planning, production and logistics to meet demand forecasts and minimise risk
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance reviews
• Monitor procurement KPIs and deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' procurement experience within FMCG, with a focus on raw materials and packaging
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Commercially minded with a keen eye for cost optimisation and efficiency
• Comfortable with data, reporting, and the use of procurement software and MS Office (especially Excel)

Desirable:

• Proven team leadership experience
• CIPS qualified or relevant degree in supply chain, procurement or business

Why Apply?

• £60,000 annual salary
• Hybrid working model based in Blackburn
• A chance to lead in a fast-paced, values-led organisation that’s passionate about its product
• Play a key role in shaping procurement within a growing FMCG manufacturer
• Be part of a company with strong ethics, clear values, and a culture of teamwork, success, and respect

Our clients Values

?? Pride – We take pride in our work and celebrate each other's achievements
?? Passion – We love what we do – and we’re passionate about pets
?? Teamwork – Collaboration is key; we support and empower one another
?? Integrity – We do what’s right, not what’s easy
?? Success – We aim high and work hard to achieve our goals
?? Respect – For our colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet

Ready to make your next move in procurement with a company that’s as ambitious as you are?

Apply now and help shape the future of our clients business!

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