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Junior Procurement Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial career with a leading business built on integrity, innovation, and global partnerships?
We are looking for a Junior Procurement Manager to join our dynamic and experienced Commercial Procurement Team. This hands-on role offers exposure across multiple product categories and will support the management of supplier relationships, commercial performance, and supply chain innovation. You will play a key role in delivering value across the procurement function, from cost control and quality assurance to data accuracy and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and manage supplier programmes to meet customer and business objectives
* Maintain accurate pricing models and data within the MRP/ERP system
* Build strong relationships with suppliers to drive innovation and service
* Monitor and improve KPI’s, including cost, margin, and waste
* Ensure daily supply meets expectations on quality, availability, and compliance
* Manage supplier claims and keep financial tracking updated
* Support customer interactions with strong category knowledge and procurement insights
* Identify and implement supply chain improvements for quality and efficiency
Key Requirements
* Analytical, commercially minded, and confident with numbers
* Experience in Fresh Produce, with exposure to Fruit categories beneficial
* Knowledge of procurement systems or ERP tools (Prophet is a plus)
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities
* A passion for supply chain, sustainability, and product innovation
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, values-led business that champions quality. It is ideal for someone who has gained initial experience in a procurement or commercial role, now ready to step up and thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment within a leading name in the Fresh Produce sector.
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