Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Warwickshire is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee various fruit product categories. The role involves developing supplier relationships, managing stocks, and meeting financial KPIs. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement within the fresh produce sector and be confident communicating at all levels. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus, with opportunities for overseas travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying / Procurement role within Fresh Produce.
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels.
• Strong understanding of the Fresh Produce Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce across various fruit categories.
• Managing stocks to ensure volume targets are met.
• Liaising to achieve product quality.

Skills

Experience in Buying / Procurement

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Data handling

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 fruit product categories, taking ownership to ensure company targets are met.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce, across a variety of Fruit 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

Requirements

• Experience gained in a Buying / Procurement position within Fresh Produce, ideally fruit
• 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

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 offered + Bonus, based on personal & company performance

Location: Warwickshire - commutable from the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire

Overseas travel will be expected with this role, approx 7 weeks a year