We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven professional to step into a pivotal Sales & Procurement Manager position within a leading UK food manufacturing business.

Reporting to the Sales & Procurement Director, this role sits at the heart of the operation, bridging commercial growth with secure, cost-effective supply to protect margins and drive performance.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hungry, dedicated individual with food manufacturing experience who wants to learn the whole business, build strong customer and supplier relationships, and grow into a future leadership role.

Role Overview

You will lead and coordinate sales and procurement activity across the business, ensuring profitable sales growth while securing competitive and reliable poultry supply.

The role demands close alignment between Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Finance and Technical teams to support business performance and customer requirements.

Day to day, you will:

• Own commercial preparation: build customer decks, prepare for key meetings, and manage day-to-day commercial issues.

• Develop and strengthen customer and supplier relationships to support growth, continuity and margin protection.

• Optimise purchasing costs and protect margins through effective negotiation and market awareness.

• Ensure materials are available to meet the production plan and customer requirements, working closely with Supply Chain and Operations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sales plans, supply capacity, costings and technical requirements.

• Support the Sales & Procurement Director with reporting, market insight and strategic initiatives.careers.

Skills & Experience

• Food manufacturing grounded: You have experience within a food manufacturing environment and understand the pressures of production planning, supply continuity and customer service.

• Commercial and supply chain savvy: You combine commercial acumen with a solid grounding in supply chain, able to balance growth ambitions with reliable, cost-effective supply.

• Eager to learn and grow: You are dedicated to learning the ropes, committed to getting stuck in, and motivated by long-term progression within the business.

• Relationship builder: You thrive on building trust with customers and suppliers, resolving issues proactively and representing the business professionally.careers.

• On-site and present: You understand the importance of being on site in Manchester to collaborate effectively with operations, technical and commercial teams.

Why apply

• Impact from day one: You will shape both sales and procurement activity in a business-critical role.

• Growth pathway: This position offers clear potential for progression as you deepen your knowledge of the business.

• Cross-functional exposure: Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance and Technical to drive performance.

• Competitive package: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience, with the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership position.

If you are a committed, commercially minded professional with food manufacturing experience and you are ready to learn, contribute and grow, this role offers a compelling next step in your career.

Please get in touch for more information on this exciting opportunity or apply with your CV today.