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Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce / Fruit
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Procurement Manager (Fresh Produce / Fruit)
Location: London
Incentives: Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Monday – Friday, 1 day WFH
The Opportunity: Lead Fresh Produce Procurement Strategy
We are recruiting a Procurement Manager/Buyer to join a successful Fresh Produce specialist. This is a pivotal role demanding commercial acumen and technical expertise, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of designated product categories and drive company financial targets.
This position is ideal for a confident, high-performing procurement specialist ready to manage key categories and negotiate at the top level.
Key Responsibilities:
You will work closely with a counterpart, focusing on maximizing value and ensuring stability across a complex fresh produce supply chain:
Category Ownership: Full accountability for the procurement of Fresh Produce across key Fruit categories, mainly Stone Fruit.
Negotiation & KPIs: Lead complex price negotiations and manage supplier performance to meet challenging financial KPI’s
Stock Management: Strategic planning and management of stock to guarantee volume and minimize waste across the supply chain.
Quality & Supplier Relations: Manage successful, positive supplier relationships while ensuring all product quality standards are strictly achieved.
Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data and analysis to inform buying strategies and market positioning.
What You'll Bring: Specialist Sector Experience
We require proven expertise gained specifically within the competitive fresh produce sector:
Senior Experience: Significant experience (2+ years preferred) gained in Buying/Procurement within Fresh Produce (ideally fruit / stone fruit).
Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the entire Fresh Produce Supply Chain.
Commercial Acumen: Highly numerically minded and confident working with complex data.
Leadership Qualities: Professional, confident, and highly effective communicator at all levels.
Resilience: Ability to thrive and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Work Environment
Financial Incentive: Competitive salary plus a generous performance-based Bonus.
Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday - Friday schedule, 1 day WFH
Perks: Free Parking (On-site), Company Pension, Canteen, Casual Dress, and Company Events.
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