Junior Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce business is seeking a driven and energetic Junior Procurement Manager to join their growing team. The role focuses on efficient procurement processes for fresh produce raw materials, requiring relevant experience and a strong educational background. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to manage critical procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure optimal stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience within a procurement position is highly advantageous.
• Graduate with relevant degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Fresh produce sector exposure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of fresh produce raw materials, packaging, and managing trays & pallets.
• Negotiating prices and managing quantities & delivery schedules.
• Completing customs paperwork and maintaining procedural knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Degree in Purchasing / Buying

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Business

Job description

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 a 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:

1. Procurement of fresh produce raw materials, packaging, and the management of trays & pallets.
2. Negotiating prices and managing quantities & delivery schedules.
3. Completing customs paperwork and maintaining procedural knowledge.
4. Stock control management, reducing waste where possible.

This is 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, rather than more general supply chain experience.

We require:

• Experience within a procurement position would be highly advantageous.
• Graduate with relevant Degree / Qualification in 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 £45k, reflective of experience + excellent benefits.

Location: West Midlands.