Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business specializing in fresh produce is seeking a Procurement Manager. This role involves leading the procurement team, ensuring quality sourcing, and maintaining stock levels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fresh produce procurement and strong numerical and negotiation skills. Great benefits include 31 days of holiday, training opportunities, and staff discounts.

Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Friend Referral scheme

Training & Development opportunities

20% Staff Discount in online shop

Qualifications

• Proven fresh produce buying experience required.
• Experience in leading and managing a team is essential.
• Strong numerical and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement function and ensure top-quality raw materials.
• Manage stock levels accurately and deliver on cost targets.
• Develop and maintain supplier relations and team leadership.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Negotiation

Decision-making

Organisational skills

IT skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned fresh food buyer looking for the next step in your career, in a business where you can make a direct impact on availability, margin, and quality?

Join Watts Farms – a family run business with a passion for growing and supplying exceptional produce. We are looking for a hands-on, commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead our procurement team in sourcing the best quality products at the best possible value.

What you’ll be doing?

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll take ownership of the procurement function, ensuring top-quality raw materials are sourced and stock levels are accurately managed. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring great quality and accurate quantities of all purchased raw materials.




• Delivering on cost targets in line with budget guidelines.




• Sourcing from our approved supplier list.




• Maintaining accurate stock records.




• Leading and developing a small procurement team.

What skills and experience you will need:

• Proven fresh produce buying experience




• Strong numeracy and communication skills (written and verbal)




• Highlevel negotiation and decision-making abilities




• Excellent organisation and IT skills (MS Office, especially Excel)




• A proactive, cando attitude and a professional work ethic




• Experience in leading and managing a team




• A methodical and logical approach to work

Working hours

• Monday to Friday 08.00 until 17.30




• Participation in a weekend on call rota (1 in 3 weekends)

A Little Bit About Us

We are a third-, family-run grower and supplier of fresh produce, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent. Our produce is picked, packed, and distributed from our own production site.

We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.

We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers.

We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

What we can offer you…

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)




• Friend Referral scheme




• Training & Development opportunities




• 20% Staff Discount in our online shop

If you have the requirements listed to become our Procurement Manager, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test