Head of Procurement

Bulkpowders; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition brand based in London is seeking a Head of Procurement to shape its procurement strategy and drive cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will manage a procurement team, oversee supplier agreements, and enhance purchasing decisions. This role offers a hybrid work model, with a strong focus on proactive engagement in nutrition and wellness. Competitive benefits such as a gym membership, additional leave options, and more are included.

Benefits

Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership

A day off to celebrate your Birthday

PerkBox Subscription

60% discount on all Bulk products

Flexi Start

Additional Annual Leave (optional)

Teammate Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash

A day off for Volunteering (optional)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Bulk Pantry

Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)

Summer Working Hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading procurement in food or commodities.
• Management experience of a Procurement team.
• Strong negotiation skills and successful negotiation history.
• Experience in defining and implementing purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy.
• Lead the procurement team and manage supplier relations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage escalated supplier issues.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation skills

Data-driven & analytical

Communication skills

Team management

Cost-saving initiatives

Proactivity

Job description

#TEAMBULK ARE HIRING A HEAD OF PROCUREMENT

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing‑led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk‑takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

In a nutshell

As the Head of Procurement at Bulk™, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement strategy for direct goods and drive cost‑savings across the business. Working with our Supply Chain Director and Procurement team, you’ll define the procurement approach for ingredients, packaging, and third‑party products, ensuring seamless supply and manufacturing flow.

From leading tender processes and negotiating key supplier agreements to supporting new product launches and driving cost‑saving initiatives, you’ll play a central role in the supply chain of a fast‑scaling business.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy, aligned with business objectives
• Develop and execute our procurement policies and processes, internal and external (Incoterms, supplier management, conformance, standards, sourcing & sustainability)
• Develop our data handling, improving our insights and KPI tracking
• Lead, coach and develop our procurement team
• Define and execute buying strategies for a significant commodity portfolio
• Oversee & lead the tender process, for maximum cost‑saving/avoidance and availability
• Continually identify cost‑saving opportunities and risk avoidance
• Identify and execute initiatives that optimise our MOQ balancing cash for cost
• Develop our “Should‑Cost” modelling for further cost‑saving
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and Supply Chain team
• Management of escalated supplier issues
• Accountable for full‑price gross margins by delivering on cost‑price targets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence procurement impacting decisions
• Partner with Product and Finance to elevate our purchasing decisions
• Adhoc tasks as directed by our Supply Chain Director or Executive team.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience leading procurement in the food, ingredients or commodities space (or similar), covering ingredient sourcing and end‑to‑end supplier onboarding.
• Insight into the commodity market/FMCG.
• Management experience of a Procurement team.
• Excellent communication skills, able to negotiate confidently with suppliers and work with all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of successful negotiations.
• Strong numerical skills, data‑driven & analytical.
• A proactive self‑starter with a positive mindset.
• Experience in defining and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Experience running tender processes.
• Experience delivering cost‑saving initiatives.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities across a range of stakeholders.
• A team player, who is equally as happy to lead and to jump into the detail.

What are the gains?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday
• PerkBox Subscription
• 60% discount on all Bulk™ products
• Flexi Start
• Additional Annual Leave (optional)
• Teammate Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medicash
• A day off for Volunteering (optional)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave and workplace nursery scheme
• Bulk™ Pantry
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)
• Summer Working Hours

Location

London HQ (Liverpool Street)

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Our commitment

Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk‑taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Privacy

Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.