Strategic Sourcing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager specializing in fresh produce to enhance their global sourcing strategy. You will lead supplier relationships and drive sourcing across the produce category, ensuring value and quality through collaboration and effective negotiation. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus up to 20%

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Relationship Management

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.