Strategic Sourcing Manager

Henderson Brown; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a commercially astute Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire. This role involves leading a global grower network and driving sourcing strategy across fresh produce. With a flexible hybrid working model, this position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus potential while allowing you to influence supplier relationships and contribute to long-term growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus up to 20%

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sourcing/procurement within the produce sector.
• Strong global network within fresh produce.
• Skilled communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the global sourcing and procurement strategy.
• Finding, evaluating, and onboarding international growers.
• Building and managing long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication

Job description

This range is provided by Henderson Brown. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Leader | Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist | Supporting the UK’s Best Food Companies

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Fresh Produce)

Location: Hertfordshire with flexible hybrid working.

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + car allowance and bonus

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Help build a world-class international supply base.

We’re looking for a commercially astute Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a global grower network and drive sourcing strategy across the fresh produce category. This is a globally facing role where you’ll shape supplier relationships, improve supply continuity, and support the delivery of long-term growth plans.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and delivering the global sourcing and procurement strategy.
• Finding, evaluating, and onboarding international growers.
• Building and managing long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitoring supplier performance and identifying areas for investment and support.
• Aligning supply with commercial plans and demand forecasts.
• Negotiating terms that ensure value, quality, and reliable supply.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align sourcing with technical, agronomic, and sustainability standards.
• Providing updates on supply risks, market trends, and global developments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing/procurement within the produce sector.
• A strong global network within fresh produce.
• A skilled communicator and negotiator with proven relationship management skills.
• Bonus upto 20%
• Flexible hybrid working

Why Join?

The client is an internationally connected, values-led business with a passion for fresh produce. You’ll join a collaborative, innovative environment where you can make a real impact – both commercially and strategically.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail

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