Senior Procurement Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Warwick is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their Fresh Produce team. The role involves leading procurement strategies, building supplier relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This is a UK-based role, with a focus on work-life balance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or category management experience, ideally within Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Fresh Food.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in delivering value creation and supply chain optimisation.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, able to manage suppliers at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement procurement strategies across various Fresh Produce categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive commercial performance through effective cost management and sourcing optimisation.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Procurement.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier negotiations

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Team development

Job description

Overview

Do you have a proven track record of driving procurement strategy, building robust supplier partnerships, and delivering commercial value?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team in the Fresh Produce sector, where you will play a leading role in shaping procurement strategy and ensuring long-term business success. As Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead supplier negotiations, optimise sourcing strategies, and influence key business decisions across multiple product categories.

Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will provide support in their absence and play a key role in nurturing and developing the wider team. This is a driven yet friendly environment, and we are seeking an individual who is both personable and approachable, with the ability to inspire and support colleagues while driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement procurement strategies across a diverse range of Fresh Produce categories
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships that deliver long-term value
• Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, sourcing optimisation, and contract negotiation
• Support and deputise for the Head of Procurement, providing leadership and continuity when required
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or category management experience, ideally within Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Fresh Food
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in delivering value creation and supply chain optimisation
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with proven ability to manage suppliers at a strategic level
• Organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, approachable style with the ability to lead and inspire others

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking procurement team where you will make a real impact on strategy and growth. Our Client fosters a culture of collaboration, work-life balance, and professional development, offering clear opportunities for long-term career progression in the sector.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable