Junior Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce in Warwick, Warwickshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager. You will be responsible for procuring fresh produce raw materials, negotiating prices, and managing delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement within the fresh produce sector, strong interpersonal skills, and be detail-oriented. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience in procurement focused on importing and UK production.
• Strong background in fresh produce sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procure fresh produce raw materials and packaging.
• Negotiate prices and manage delivery schedules.
• Complete customs paperwork and maintain knowledge of procedures.
• Manage stock control and reduce waste.

Skills

Successful Buying / Procurement career in fresh produce

Interpersonal and communication skills

Confident IT ability

Attention to detail

Job description

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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.

We are looking for an individual with some procurement (importing and UK production) focused experience opposed to more supply chain.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstarte a successful Buying / Procurement career within the 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

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