Procurement Manager - Non-horticultural (FTC)

You'll be joining the engine room of Bloom & Wild's fastest-growing categories. While we are known for our flowers, our Procurement team provides the operational and supply chain foundation for our non-horticultural range. From fresh-baked treats and luxury hamper components to home, lifestyle, and the essential packaging that delivers the "wow" moment.

Our team is divided into two clear pillars: Strategic Procurement and Stock Planning. As a Procurement Manager, you will provide the critical firepower needed to grow and optimise our range quickly. You will proactively own the execution of sourcing new SKUs, supplier benchmarking, and contract negotiations. Setting up the products you own for commercial and operational success.

Note: this is a Fixed-term Contract role with an end date 1 April 2027.

What you'll be doing

• Source new SKUs and suppliers to rapidly scale our non-horticultural gifting range
• Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality
• Develop key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long-term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance
• Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks
• Negotiate, implement and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts
• Manage supplier and SKU onboarding, ensuring all new partners and products are commercially vetted and operationally ready for our supply chain
• Own the responsibility of updating and engaging internal partners, ensuring a "no surprises" approach to range expansion

You'll love this role if you

• Have 3+ years experience in a procurement, or buying role in FMCG or retail
• Strong Negotiator and Relationship Builder: excel at developing supplier partnerships and have the commercial acumen to lead negotiations that deliver significant margin improvements and cost savings, ensuring we always achieve the best value without sacrificing quality
• Work with Agility: understand the broader business context and can identify problems with requirements up front to keep the project moving at pace
• Self-sufficient Problem Solver: learn quickly and make steady progress without needing constant, significant feedback from your manager
• Outcome-Driven Specialist: prioritize and avoid getting caught up in unimportant details; focus on the highest-impact wins
• Enjoy High-Pace Execution: thrive in a sprint environment, get things done from start to finish and manage time effectively during peak periods
• Detail-Oriented Onboarder: high bar for quality and care, ensuring every new SKU is operationally ready before it hits the warehouse
• Natural Collaborator: bridge the gap between creative vision and operational reality, identifying and engaging the right stakeholders from day one