Job Title:  Procurement Manager - Commodities & Ingredients

Date:  15 May 2025
Req ID:  3071
Company:  Jordans Dorset Ryvita
Location: 

Biggleswade, GB, SG18 8QB

Full or Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Procurement

Overview of role

This exciting role has overall responsibility for the sourcing of all food commodities and ingredients for our delicious natural products and includes the management of a team of buyers.

It’s all about delivering value – be it in commodity management, delivering savings targets, risk reduction, efficiency improvement, innovation, team management and personal development!

 

Location: Biggleswade (2 days)/Flexible

Closing date: 17th June 2025

 

Hey there! Are you tired of stuffy, corporate work environments?  Do you want to join a team where you can be yourself and still achieve great results? Look no further!

 

We believe in a hybrid and flexible work culture. We encourage work life balance, so no more rushing to beat the morning traffic or missing important family events.

 

We are on the lookout for a Procurement Manager – Commodities & Ingredients to join our friendly team at Jordan’s Dorset Ryvita. As part of the ABF group, we have ambitious plans for growth over the next 5 years and we need someone with the drive and passion to help us get there.

 

The role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for the opportunity to deliver significant value through the full responsibility for the procurement of food commodities & ingredients, including the management of a team of buyers. It’s all about delivering value – be it in commodity management, delivering savings targets, risk reduction, efficiency improvement, innovation, coaching & personal development!

Key Accountabilities

Our Supply Chain Director is looking for a team member to...

 

  • Leading & managing the procurement of food commodities and ingredients including developing and implementing category plans for the spend portfolio, delivering continuous improvement and step-change value opportunities.
  • Bring their passion and experience for the sourcing of delicious food ingredients from around the world.
  • Deliver value through commodity management, delivering savings targets, risk reduction, efficiency improvement, innovation, team management and personal development.

The Right Person

If you share our values...

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And you have the following skills and experiences....

•    A proven track record of delivering significant business benefits through world-class commodity management and procurement of food ingredients from around the world.
•    Self-starting motivator – leading own and cross-functional teams and change projects.

We can offer....

•    Attractive Salary
•    Bonus Scheme (up to 15%)
•    Car allowance
•    Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
•    Individual Bupa cover
•    Hybrid & Flexible work culture
•    Buy holiday scheme
•    Discounted products
•    Health Cash Plan
•    Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
•    Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
•    Generous family leave policy
•    Leadership development
•    Group Cycle to work scheme
•    Free Parking

Together we inspire better wellbeing by creating a positive working environment that is rich in diversity, where we create equity in opportunities, where we can all be ourselves, and where we all feel that we belong.

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email recruitment@jordansryvita.com to discuss these adjustments.

Our brands are sold worldwide and have great credentials in environmental sustainability.

Apply now and let's see what we can do together!

Learn more at: www.jordansdorsetryvita.com/join or follow us on LinkedIn for vacancies.

Our business will make you want to get up and out in the morning!  We have three strong brands, and together we grow our business with two key ingredients: delicious food and people who care.