Procurement Manager

Riverford Organic Farmers; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Riverford Organic Farmers as a Procurement Manager and lead strategic sourcing efforts, nurturing key supplier relationships. In this ethical, employee-owned organization, you'll be shaping the future of sustainable procurement while enjoying benefits like 33 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday (pro rata)

Ethical & generous pension scheme

Annual profit share

Discounted organic breakfasts and lunches

Free organic fruit and veg

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in procurement within FMCG or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing procurement budgets.
• Track record of building and leading procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead the buying team and develop procurement strategies.
• Conduct structured procurement and tender processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Analysis

Cost Reduction

Education

CIPS Level 3 qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As our Procurement Manager, you’ll lead strategic sourcing, nurture long-term supplier partnerships, and drive ethical, sustainable procurement in a purpose-driven, employee-owned business.

Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business

• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth and solutions driven procurement team
• Beyond the Veg Box -At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued.
• Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air. As a co-owner, you’ll benefit from 33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), an ethical & generous company pension scheme, and an annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co-owners. We also offer heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg to take home and free parking.
• Grow with Riverford- Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with training tailored to help you grow and achieve your goals.

As our Procurement Manager, you’ll help shape Riverford’s future.

Salary:£50,000-£55,000 per annum depending on experience

LocationThis role is based at Wash Barn, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.We’re tucked away in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by fields rather than bus stops. That means you’ll need to live locally and have your own transport to get here.

Hours -40 hours a week - Monday - Friday

What you’ll be doing…

Riverford delivers fresh, seasonal, organic food to thousands of customers weekly across the UK. Our procurement team plays a vital role in maintaining the exceptional standards we are known for, sourcing ethically, sustainably, and commercially.

Long-established supplier relationships are integral to Riverford's success. We work over the long-term with our suppliers, creating partnerships built on mutual trust and shared benefits. Being commercially astute and securing competitive pricing is essential, but we should always achieve this respectfully, valuing our suppliers and reflecting our core business ethos.

We are restructuring our Supply Chain and Procurement functions, clearly defining roles across Planning, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. This newly created Procurement Manager position within the wider Supply Chain team is key to our future growth, responsible for leading the buying team, managing supplier relationships, overseeing strategic sourcing (including fresh produce, chilled and ambient goods, and ingredients), and developing procurement strategies with the wider Procurement and Supply Chain teams aligned with Riverford’s strategic growth and sustainability objectives.

This role includes budgetary responsibilities, the line management of a team of Category Buyers, and to be the custodian of Riverford's direct procurement processes. It requires strategic insight, excellent negotiation skills, proficiency in market analysis, and a proactive, systematic approach to risk management.

Based predominantly on-site at Wash Farm in Devon (minimum four days per week), the role also requires regular travel to visit our growers and suppliers across the UK and Europe.

What We’re Looking For…

Essential:

• Proven leadership experience in procurement, ideally within fresh produce, FMCG, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing procurement budgets and delivering significant cost savings.
• Proven track record of building, developing, and leading a procurement team, with the ability to demonstrate your leadership approach and team development strategy.
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and ability to manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Experience conducting structured procurement and tender processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for strategic analysis and forecasting.
• Skilled in systematically identifying market risks, conducting spend analysis, and proactively driving improvements and cost reductions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across all business levels.
• CIPS Level 3 qualified (or equivalent)

Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon.