Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment platform is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead international procurement and manage supplier relationships in the Fresh Produce sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement, strong commercial skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong organization and relationship-building abilities are essential. The role is based in the UK with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food sector.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage product pricing, costs, quality, and availability.
• Lead international procurement across product categories.
• Conduct supplier reviews and maintain partnerships.
• Support strategic decision-making and team development.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial negotiation skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Procurement Manager plays a key role in sourcing, supplier relationships, and commercial decision-making. You will lead international procurement across multiple product categories, ensuring the right balance of quality, availability, and cost to meet business objectives. Working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, you will contribute to senior management discussions, support the wider procurement team, and drive growth and profitability across the business. This is a dynamic role that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship management, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Fresh Produce environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, open, and collaborative relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Manage product pricing, costs, quality, and availability to deliver commercial success
• Lead and oversee international procurement across a range of product categories
• Conduct supplier reviews and visits to maintain strong partnerships and ensure compliance
• Support the Head of Department in strategic decision-making and team development
• Mentor and guide junior team members, becoming a trusted point of contact within the procurement team

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food sector (other sectors with transferable skills will be considered)
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance cost, quality, and availability
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and approachable, with strong relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to contribute to senior-level discussions
• Proficient user of MS Office, particularly Excel (experience with procurement systems is an advantage)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone motivated to make an impact in a senior procurement role, working within a supportive and collaborative team. This is a UK-based role, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable.