Senior Customer Agriculture Manager

Sofina Foods Europe

Leeds

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Senior Agriculture Manager to shape the future of agriculture by building partnerships that drive sustainability, innovation and resilience. You will influence strategy, strengthen relationships with customers and producers, and lead Sofina Connect across six pillars.

In this role you will work with farmers, customers and internal teams to create collaborative solutions that improve sustainability, welfare and supply chain resilience, and you will oversee onboarding of

Qualifications

Experience within agriculture, livestock production or agri-food supply chains.
Strong knowledge of pig production and modern agricultural challenges.
Experience managing complex programmes, projects or customer partnerships.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial awareness with a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
Confidence analysing data and turning insight into action.
The ability to influence at all levels and build long-term collaborative partnerships.
A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing development of the Sofina Connect programme across its six strategic pillars.
Build strong partnerships with customers, farmers and industry stakeholders.
Develop governance, reporting and performance measures to maximise programme impact.
Act as the primary contact for customer engagement, programme reviews and communications.
Support producers in driving continuous improvement across sustainability, welfare and resilience.
Lead the onboarding of new suppliers, including contracts, compliance and data-sharing processes.
Identify opportunities to enhance the programme in line with customer expectations and industry trends.
Represent Sofina at customer meetings, supplier visits and industry events.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Livestock knowledge

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Sustainability focus

Data analysis

Influence across levels

Prioritisation and organisation

Job description

Summary

Influence the future of agriculture by building partnerships that drive sustainability, innovation and long-term resilience

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Private Medical Insurance

Summary

Influence the future of agriculture by building partnerships that drive sustainability, innovation and long-term resilience

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Private Medical Insurance

The Role

Our new Senior Agriculture Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture at Sofina Foods. This newly created position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen customer and producer relationships, and lead the continued development of Sofina Connect, our industry-leading partnership programme.

Working across customers, farmers and internal teams, you'll develop collaborative solutions that improve sustainability, animal welfare and supply chain resilience. Whether you're engaging with producers on-farm, partnering with major retail customers or identifying opportunities for innovation, you'll have a direct impact on the future of food production.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing development of the Sofina Connect programme across its six strategic pillars.
Build strong partnerships with customers, farmers and industry stakeholders.
Develop governance, reporting and performance measures to maximise programme impact.
Act as the primary contact for customer engagement, programme reviews and communications.
Support producers in driving continuous improvement across sustainability, welfare and resilience.
Lead the onboarding of new suppliers, including contracts, compliance and data-sharing processes.
Identify opportunities to enhance the programme in line with customer expectations and industry trends.
Represent Sofina at customer meetings, supplier visits and industry events.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced agricultural professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and creating practical solutions that benefit everyone across the supply chain.

You’ll Have

Experience within agriculture, livestock production or agri-food supply chains.
Strong knowledge of pig production and modern agricultural challenges.
Experience managing complex programmes, projects or customer partnerships.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial awareness with a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
Confidence analysing data and turning insight into action.
The ability to influence at all levels and build long-term collaborative partnerships.
A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Sofina Foods?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a role from the ground up and influence the future of agriculture within one of Europe's leading food businesses.

You'll have the freedom to build meaningful partnerships, develop innovative programmes and deliver real value for customers, producers and the wider supply chain. If you're passionate about sustainable agriculture, collaborative working and making a lasting impact from farm to fork, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.