Senior Procurement Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners | Food Industry Recruitment Specialist; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for long-term career progression

Culture of collaboration and work-life balance

Job summary

A specialist food industry recruitment firm seeks a Senior Procurement Manager in West Midlands. In this role, you will lead procurement strategies for Fresh Produce, enhancing supplier relations and driving commercial success. The ideal candidate has significant experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach. Join a dynamic team focused on strategy, growth, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or category management experience, ideally within Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Fresh Food.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with proven ability to manage suppliers at a strategic level.
• Organised and proactive, with a collaborative, approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement procurement strategies across Fresh Produce categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive commercial performance through effective cost management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

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Recruitment Partner and Co-founder @ AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd - Your Fresh Food Industry Recruitment Specialists

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 & Qualifications

• 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 negotiationSupport and deputise for the Head of Procurement, providing leadership and continuity when required
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services