Procurement Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce specialist in Kent is seeking a Procurement Manager / Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves procuring fresh produce across various categories, managing stock levels, and ensuring high-quality supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement within the fresh produce sector, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying / Procurement role within Fresh Produce.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Understanding of data and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce across various categories.
• Managing stock planning to ensure volume targets are met.
• Building strong supplier relationships and negotiating prices.

Skills

Experience in Buying / Procurement

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Numerically minded

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has become available with a successful Fresh Produce specialist, in a key role as Procurement Manager / Buyer. This position offers the opportunity to join a successful and driven team. Working as part of an energetic and personable team, the position of Procurement Manager / Buyer will work alongside a counterpart and will become a fundamental member of the buying and commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce, across a variety of Fresh produce categories
• Planning & management of stock, to ensure volumes are met
• Liaising with all parties to ensure product quality is achieved
• Managing successful & positive Supplier relationships
• Negotiating prices, meeting financial KPI’s
• Liaising with key retail customers

Requirements

• Experience gained in a Buying / Procurement / Commercial role within Fresh Produce
• Professional and confident, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• An understanding of the Fresh Produce Supply Chain
• Numerically minded and confident working with data
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems

Additional Information

This role requires a passionate, organised and pro-active individual, confident in a fast-paced & demanding environment, with the ability to meet deadlines and tight timescales.

Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: nego
Location: Kent