Procurement Manager
Founded in 2004, manufacturing innovative health products for the world’s leading brands, we are an award\-winning industry leader in the field of full\-service nutraceutical supply. We specialise in the production of the highest quality Tablets, Capsules, Gummies, Softgels, and Powder Blends.
Our Purpose
To enhance quality of life and longevity for all.
Our Vision
Shape the future of nutraceuticals with market leading innovation, quality and collaborative partnerships.
Our Core Values
- Healthier Together – Learn, Grow, and Succeed as one team.
- Innovation – Pursue growth, drive change and take risks.
- Excellence – Go beyond requirements and expectations.
- Passion – Enthusiasm and determination to succeed.
- Respect – Be modest, humble, open and honest.
- Vitality – Culture of fun, energy, health and balance for success
Normal Working Pattern:
- Monday\-to\-Friday (0830\-1700hrs)
You will be measured on your ability to strategically direct category expertise and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Key accountabilities include:
- Year\-on\-year cost reduction through strategic category leverage, without compromising quality or service levels.
- Improvement in total cost of ownership (TCO) across all major category spend areas.
- Contracted cost avoidance measured against inflation or market price movements.
- Value creation beyond price (e.g., supplier\-led innovation, process efficiency gains, or joint continuous improvement initiatives).
- Supplier performance improvement measured through on\-time delivery (OTIF), quality (PPM/defect rates), and service levels.
- Risk mitigation (e.g., reduction in single\-source dependency, improved supplier diversification, minimising excess stock, or successful contingency planning).
- Internal stakeholder satisfaction with procurement's commercial contribution and service delivery.
Strategic Category Direction \& Commercial Leverage
You will lead the procurement function within our UK Centre of Excellence, with full responsibility for strategically directing category spend. You will identify, assess, and exploit the best commercial opportunities — from raw materials to indirect services — using market intelligence, demand analysis, and supplier economics to drive maximum operational and financial effectiveness.
Supplier Relationship \& Performance Management
Working closely with the Board of Executives and the Parkacre Management Team, you will lead critical supplier negotiations and partnership frameworks. You will be the bridge between category strategy and commercial execution, ensuring that every supplier relationship is structured to deliver competitive advantage.
Culture of Zero Waste (Value\-Driven Procurement)
You will be responsible for cultivating a procurement culture that relentlessly drives out all forms of waste — whether that's cost, time, or inefficiency. You will develop and maintain a highly organised, data\-driven, and consistent approach to category planning, tendering, contracting, and performance review.
Best Practice \& Service Excellence
You will champion wider improvement strategies across Parkacre that build upon best\-in\-class procurement practice. We need a smooth, agile supply chain that delights internal stakeholders and external customers alike. Consistency in process is not just a goal; it is the standard you will set.
Who you are
You are a seasoned procurement professional who understands that true value comes from strategically directing category expertise to seize commercial opportunities — not just running tenders.
- A Change Agent: You don't shy away from complexity. You see the big picture and have the gravitas to influence at all levels, while having the detail\-orientation to exploit category\-specific market dynamics for commercial gain.
- A Category \& Commercial Strategist: You have a proven track record of strategically directing category expertise to leverage the best commercial opportunities — delivering sustainable cost savings, improved terms, and value beyond price. You don't just buy; you shape markets.
- A Team Developer: You know that a high\-performing procurement function is built by a motivated team. You are passionate about developing talent and fostering a culture of accountability, ethics, and commercial creativity.
- A Strategic Partner: You understand that procurement excellence — powered by smart category direction — is the foundation of business growth. You are ready to play a pivotal role in delivering our 2026 business strategy and beyond.
Contribute to the continuous improvement by identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvement to the processes you use, the services you will provide and the values you can add to our organisation.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies.
- Experience leading tendering, sourcing and contract management activities.
- Experience managing procurement budgets and delivering measurable cost savings.
- Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain risk management and continuity planning.
- Commercial negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strategic sourcing and category management.
- Supplier performance management.
- Contract management and commercial governance.
- Advanced analytical and problem\-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Project and change management capability.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP system knowledge.
- Ability to analyse market trends and commodity movements.
- Experience within vitamins, supplements, food manufacturing or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Experience managing international suppliers.
- Experience supporting new product development and innovation projects.
- Knowledge of import/export processes.
- Understanding of sustainability and ethical sourcing principles.
- Experience implementing procurement systems and process improvements.
- Work within a diverse team environment.
- Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire – we are commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Gainsborough, \& Doncaster areas.
- Role specific non\-Contractual Bonuses.
- Incremental holiday scheme.
- Company pension and benefit schemes.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Free on\-site car parking.
- Employee welfare initiatives.
- Loyalty bonus schemes.
- Smarter flexible working opportunities.
- Free refreshments.
- Free weekly fresh fruit.
- Employee ‘Health\-Hub’ with access to discounted nutraceutical products.
- Team social events.
If you would like to apply for this role or require more information, please contact hr@parkacre.com
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to hr@parkacre.com
We will ask for references after making a conditional offer. All external appointments are subject to two satisfactory work references. One must be the applicant's present or most recent employer.
In exceptional cases, either one or both references do not need to be work references. This may apply to school\-leavers, or returners to work after a long career break. Where this is the case, we will seek character references instead.
We operate a No Agency Recruitment Process. Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Parkacre Ltd, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorised to work in the UK without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the UK and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
All data is collected \& managed in accordance with The Data Protection Act 2018\.
Pay: £50,000\.00\-£54,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On\-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
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