Fertiliser Strategy Lead | Commercial Growth & Procurement

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agricultural inputs business in the UK is seeking an experienced Fertiliser Manager to lead their fertiliser division. This role involves strategic oversight, supplier negotiations, and ensuring seamless logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fertiliser trading and regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance short-term and long-term planning. Competitive salary and performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance bonus

Car/allowance

Strong pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in fertiliser trading, procurement, or product management.
• Proven ability to negotiate with manufacturers and distributors.
• Confident managing pricing, allocation and margin strategy.
• Excellent understanding of UK fertiliser regulation and compliance.
• Ability to analyse global markets, supply chains and cost structures.
• Strong communication skills across growers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Commercially switched on with balance between short term trading and long term planning.
• A leader who brings structure, accountability and market insight.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the fertiliser division to drive commercial growth.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate annual agreements.
• Oversee pricing strategies and coordinate seasonal planning.
• Ensure seamless logistics during peak periods.

Skills

Fertiliser trading

Negotiation skills

Pricing strategy management

UK fertiliser regulation knowledge

Global market analysis

Strong communication

Long-term planning

Leadership

Job description

A well-established agricultural inputs business in the UK is seeking an experienced Fertiliser Manager to lead their fertiliser division. This role involves strategic oversight, supplier negotiations, and ensuring seamless logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fertiliser trading and regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance short-term and long-term planning. Competitive salary and performance bonuses are offered.