Senior Customer Agriculture Manager

Sofina Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Senior Customer Agriculture Manager in Leeds to shape the future of agriculture through partnerships with customers, farmers and Sofina Connect. You will influence strategy, drive sustainability, and strengthen supply chain resilience across multi-stakeholder projects.

You will lead the rollout of governance, performance metrics and data-driven improvements while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver tangible value from farm to fork.

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

Pig production knowledge

Programme management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Influencing

Organized

Job description

Senior Customer Agriculture Manager

Start Date: 2026-07-25T00:00:00

Location: Leeds

Region: West Yorkshire

Country Code: GB

Postcode: LS1 3

Additional Info: Any

Closing Date: 2026-10-10T14:08:25.98

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.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future. With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents. Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB