Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce supplier is seeking a Procurement Manager in Warwickshire. The role focuses on procuring fresh produce, managing stock and supplier relationships, while ensuring quality and meeting financial targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in a procurement position within fresh produce and possess strong numerical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Buying/Procurement position within Fresh Produce, ideally fruit.
• Professional and confident communicator at all levels.
• Strong understanding of the Fresh Produce Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fresh Produce in various Fruit categories.
• Planning and management of stock to meet volumes.
• Liaise with teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Buying experience in Fresh Produce

Effective communication

Understanding of Supply Chain

Numerical skills with data

Ability to work under pressure

Microsoft systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

Competitive Salary offered + Bonus, based on personal & company performance

Location

Warwickshire - commutable from the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire

Travel

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