Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Procurement Manager with a dynamic fresh produce specialist. In this pivotal role, you will be part of a driven procurement team focused on sourcing high-quality fresh produce, including organic options. Your expertise in buying and procurement will be crucial as you manage stock levels, negotiate prices, and maintain positive supplier relationships. This role demands a proactive and organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that deadlines are met while delivering exceptional results. Join a successful team where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in Buying/Procurement within Fresh Produce is essential.
• Confident communicator with strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce across various Fruit categories.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating prices.

Skills

Buying / Procurement Experience

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Systems

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has become available with a successful Fresh Produce specialist, in a key role as Procurement Manager. This position offers the opportunity to join a successful and driven procurement team, with a focus on designated fresh produce product category.

Working as part of an energetic and personable team, the position of Procurement Manager will work alongside will become a fundamental member of the buying team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement of Fresh Produce, across a variety of Fruit categories to include Organic.
2. Planning & management of stock, to ensure volumes are met.
3. Liaising with all parties to ensure product quality is achieved.
4. Managing successful & positive Supplier relationships.
5. Negotiating prices, meeting financial KPI's.

Requirements:

1. Experience gained at a senior level in Buying / Procurement within Fresh Produce, fruit being an essential criteria.
2. Professional and confident, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
3. An understanding of the Fruit Fresh Produce Supply Chain.
4. Numerically minded and confident working with data.
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems.

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

Competitive Salary up to £80k + other benefits included.