Junior Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Warwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Fresh Produce business in the UK is seeking a Junior Procurement Manager to ensure efficient procurement of fresh produce raw materials. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include negotiating prices, managing delivery schedules, and stock control. The role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP45k and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement position is highly advantageous.
• Graduate with a relevant degree or qualification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Procure fresh produce raw materials and packaging.
• Negotiate price and manage delivery schedules.
• Complete customs paperwork and ensure stock control.

Skills

Procurement experience

Interpersonal skills

Confident IT ability

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree in Purchasing/Buying, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

Our Client is a dynamic, innovative, and established Fresh Produce business, currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their 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.

Responsibilities include;
Procurement of Fresh produce raw materials, packaging, and the management of trays & pallets
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 are looking for an individual with some procurement (importing and UK production) focused experience opposed to more supply chain.

We require;
Experience within a Procurement 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 is essential

Salary; up to GBP45k offered & reflective of experience + excellent benefits
Location: West Midlands