Junior Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of raw materials and packaging. The ideal candidate will have experience in the fresh produce sector and possess strong communication and IT skills. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Some procurement focused experience in importing and UK production.
• Demonstrated successful Buying/Procurement career within fresh produce sector.
• Fresh Produce sector exposure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of fresh produce raw materials, packaging, and 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.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confident IT ability

Ability to build key relationships

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

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 Senior Procurement Manager.

The position of Senior Procurement Manager will report to and work closely with the Head of Procurement, to ensure the efficient and timely procurement of fresh produce raw materials.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Some procurement (importing and UK production) focused experience opposed to more supply chain.
• Able to demonstrate a successful Buying / Procurement career within fresh produce sector
• 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; competitive + excellent benefits

Location: West Midlands