Direct Procurement Manager (Logistics)

TL;DR

Direct Procurement Manager (Logistics): Leading end-to-end direct procurement for food and packaging to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity with an accent on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Focus on leading RFP/RFQ tenders, mitigating supply risks, and improving the company's BCorp score.

Location: Hybrid role based in Richmond, UK

Company

hirify.global is a B Corp dog food subscription company that creates tailored nutrition recipes for dogs.

What you will do

• Develop and lead category strategies for kibble, wet food, treats, and packaging using Nestle's sourcing frameworks.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews to drive corrective actions and alignment.
• Lead RFP/RFQ tenders and competitive bidding processes to support growth, innovation, and sustainability.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving initiatives and manage commodity reviews.
• Build and maintain business continuity plans and validate contingency sites for high-impact SKUs.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with testing standards and ESG codes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and value creation.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience managing large, complex datasets.
• Experience in setting up and negotiating contracts with familiarity with contract law.
• Bachelor's degree or similar is desirable.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity from the Richmond HQ.

Nice to have

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/10 day working week and flexible core hours for better work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus and 25-27 days of holiday.
• Health insurance and extended parental leave (6 months at 70% pay).
• Ability to work from abroad for 2 weeks every 6 months.
• In-house L&D team, discounted gym membership, and 50% product discount.
• Paid volunteer day and optional unpaid leave.

Hiring process

• CV review by the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Screening call with the TA Team.
• Video call with the hiring manager.
• Task presentation to a panel of interviewers.