Junior Procurement Manager – Fresh Produce / Fruit

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and growing fresh produce business is seeking a Junior Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to procurement strategies and manage fresh produce supply chains effectively. As part of a fast-paced environment, you will negotiate prices, oversee delivery schedules, and ensure compliance with customs regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree, ready to make a significant impact in a thriving sector. Join this established company and help drive their continued success in the fresh produce market.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain roles is highly advantageous.
• Graduate with a relevant degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of fresh produce and managing delivery schedules.
• Complete customs paperwork and maintain procedure knowledge.
• Stock control management to reduce waste.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Purchasing

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Business

Job description

Our Client is a dynamic, innovative, and established Fresh Produce business, currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their fruit category. We currently offer an exciting opportunity to join the business as Junior Procurement Manager.

The position of Junior Procurement Manager will report to and work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager, to ensure the efficient and timely procurement of fresh produce raw materials. You will work to execute an effective strategy to deliver profitability targets, professional programming, costing maintenance, claim management and accurate entry of all related costs on their ERP system.

Responsibilities include;
Procurement of Fresh produce / Fruit
Negotiating price and managing quantities & delivery schedules
Complete customs paperwork and maintain procedure knowledge
Stock Control management, reducing waste where possible

This in an integral part of the team and requires a driven & energetic individual who is seeking the opportunity to join a successful and fast paced business. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of products within the Fresh Produce sector.

We require;
Experience within a Procurement / Supply Chain / Commercial position would be highly advantageous
Graduate with relevant Degree / Qualification; Purchasing / Buying, Supply Chain, Business
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build key relationships
Confident IT ability, managing data with attention to detail
Fresh Produce sector exposure

Salary; up to £40k offered & reflective of experience + excellent benefits
Location: Kent