Senior Commercial Manager - Food Ingredients

Senior Commercial Manager – Food Ingredients Location: South East London Industry: Food Ingredients / Commodity Trading Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Us We are a long-established leader in the food ingredients industry, specialising in producing premium natural products that enhance the flavours and fragrances of globally recognised brands. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence, we are proud to serve clients worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Commercial Manager to join our dynamic team. This multifaceted role combines procurement, sales management, and operational support, with a primary focus on essential oils. It offers the opportunity to contribute to both strategic growth and day-to-day operations within a growing and agile environment. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing * Lead procurement of a range of materials from ingredient suppliers in the USA, China, and India. * Negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain reliability. * Maintain compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards. Sales Account Management * Manage key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and overseeing order fulfilment. * Develop new business opportunities to support revenue growth. * Track account performance and nurture long-term partnerships. Order Processing * Coordinate daily order processing and internal communication to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Internal Operations & Support * Support product formulation, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to innovation initiatives. * Collaborate closely with production, quality control, finance, and other internal teams. Market Analysis * Monitor global market trends to inform purchasing and sales strategies. About You * Strong background in commodity trading, including international sourcing and negotiation * You will have experience in sales, purchasing and/or trading within the food, food ingredients, flavour, fragrance, essential oils or allied sectors. * 5–7 years in a commercial or trading role with proven success in sales account management and business development. * Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment. * This is a fantastic opportunity to further your commercial career with great progression prospects