Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational fruit supplier is seeking a Procurement Manager to transform sourcing strategies and develop supplier partnerships. Based in Munich, this role demands a degree in Procurement or Business Administration alongside experience in fresh produce. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong negotiation skills and thrive in a high-pressure environment. The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits including 30 days of vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Professional development opportunities

Membership in a premium fitness center

Free parking

Fresh fruit and specialty coffees

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in a commercial role within fresh produce.
• Proven track record of successful business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop market-leading strategies for new product developments.
• Lead pricing negotiations and establish beneficial relationships with key customers.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure quality product delivery.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Fluency in English

Initiative-taking

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Procurement, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Overview

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Munich, Germany.

We are a fast-paced organization transforming into a global leader. As Procurement Manager - Fruit Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategy, developing supplier partnerships, and driving both tactical and strategic procurement excellence.

This role combines daily operational responsibilities with long-term strategic sourcing, working closely with the European Procurement team and our global supply base. You will be at the heart of ensuring fruit availability, supplier performance, and market-driven decisions, with the ability to work from anywhere in Europe, and opportunity to work from Munich every month.

Responsibilities

• To provide market leading strategies to deliver new product developments in both fresh and value added categories
• To deliver outstanding service expectations, ensuring customers' expectations are met
• Grow the customer base
• Formulation and implementation of seasonal programs
• Lead pricing negotiations
• Establish, develop and maintain a commercially beneficial relationship with key customers. Write, implement, evolve and communicate a plan for all required areas
• Liaise with internal departments (supply chain, procurement, technical, operations) to ensure quality and timely delivery of product
• Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to address sourcing and availability issues
• Understand and communicate technical issues with the customer commercial team where necessary and liaise on these issues internally with technical and quality teams to achieve satisfactory resolution
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the market sector including consumer trends, competitor activity and product lines

Requirements

Essential

• A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in a commercial role, buying within fresh produce (fruit or vegetables)
• Specialist all-encompassing knowledge of fresh produce
• Proven track record of successful business relationships together with the development of new products, marketing and strategic partnerships
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Demonstrable initiative-taking and innovative problem-solving abilities
• A strong, professional communicator who builds mutual trust and respect within a European supply-base.
• Skilled negotiator with commercial and financial acumen
• To consistently meet targets and thrive in a high- pressure environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working with Avocados would be great
• Fluency in other languages (German, Dutch, French etc) is highly beneficial

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Professional development opportunities within the company
• Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee
• Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River
• Free parking
• Fresh fruit and specialty coffees

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.