Head Of Procurement - Fresh Produce

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dynamic Head of Procurement for a fresh produce business. The role involves overseeing substantial spend, leading a talented team, and developing supplier strategies. Candidates should possess senior procurement experience, leadership skills, and a strong track record in managing budgets. This is a unique opportunity to influence growth backed by a competitive package and supportive culture.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Flexible package

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fresh produce procurement at a senior level.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop a procurement team.
• Track record of managing significant budgets and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a procurement team, setting strategy and driving performance.
• Manage substantial multi-category spend.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Senior-level procurement experience

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Head of Procurement - Fresh Produce

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Attractive salary, flexible, and package

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join a forward-thinking fresh produce business where procurement leadership and strategic influence directly drive growth and success.

We're looking for a dynamic Head of Procurement to lead a talented team and oversee significant spend across multiple fresh produce categories. This pivotal role offers the scope to shape supplier strategy, build strong grower and customer partnerships, and ensure world-class procurement delivery.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a procurement team, setting strategy and driving performance
• Managing substantial multi-category spend
• Building and maintaining long-term supplier relationships to secure quality, value, and reliability
• Partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver a joined-up commercial strategy
• Analysing market trends, identifying risks, and driving innovative sourcing strategies
• Advising the leadership team on procurement strategy and commercial opportunities
• Representing the business externally with growers, suppliers, and customers

What We 07re Looking For

• Proven senior-level procurement experience within fresh produce
• Strong leadership skills to motivate, coach, and develop a team
• Commercially astute, with a track record of managing significant budgets and delivering results
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Analytical thinker able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role in a progressive and ambitious business. You'll have real ownership, visibility across the organisation, and the chance to shape procurement strategy that directly influences growth and success - backed by a competitive package and supportive culture.

If you're a driven procurement professional with a passion for fresh produce and a desire to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you