Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Westfalia Fruit; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit is seeking a Procurement Manager to shape sourcing strategy and develop supplier partnerships in a fast-paced environment. This role demands strong negotiation and supply chain management skills. Based in Munich, the company offers benefits like vacation days, professional development opportunities, and fitness membership.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Professional development opportunities

Membership in a premium fitness center

Free parking

Fresh fruit and specialty coffees

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally in food, agriculture, or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Hands-on experience in tactical procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for fruit categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across our global supply base.
• Manage all supplier communication, including claims, order fulfillment, and performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Tactical procurement

Job description

Overview

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocados & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Munich, Germany. We are a fast-paced organization transforming into a global leader. As Procurement Manager – Fruit Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategy, developing supplier partnerships, and driving both tactical and strategic procurement excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for fruit categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across our global supply base.
• Manage all supplier communication, including claims, order fulfillment, and performance.
• Conduct tactical sourcing, ensuring accurate ordering through stock evaluation.
• Negotiate and monitor prices and contracts to deliver value.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends, forecast changes, and provide insights to guide decisions.
• Work closely with the European Procurement team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential

• Solid experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally in food, agriculture, or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Hands-on experience in tactical procurement (ordering, claims, stock management).
• Analytical skills with the ability to anticipate market shifts.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with Avocados would be great
• Fluency in other languages (German, Dutch, French etc) is highly beneficial

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Professional development opportunities within the company
• Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee
• Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River
• Free parking
• Fresh fruit and specialty coffees

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.