Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

A fantastic opportunity has become available with a successful Fresh Produce specialist, in a key role as Procurement Manager. This position offers the opportunity to join a successful and driven procurement team, with a focus on designated fruit product categories, taking ownership to ensure company targets are met.



Working as part of an energetic and personable team, the position of Procurement Manager will report to and work alongside the Head of Procurement and become a fundamental member of the buying team.



Key responsibilities;



Procurement of Fresh Produce, across a variety of Fruit categories



Planning & management of stock, to ensure volumes are met



Liaising with all parties to ensure product quality is achieved



Managing successful & positive Supplier relationships



Negotiating prices, meeting financial KPI’s



Requirements;



Experience gained in a Buying / Procurement position within Fresh Produce, ideally fruit



Professional and confident, with the ability to communicate at all levels



An understanding of the Fresh Produce Supply Chain



Numerically minded and confident working with data



Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines



Excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems



This role requires a passionate, organised and pro-active individual, confident in a fast-paced & demanding environment, with the ability to meet deadlines and tight timescales.



Hours; Monday - Friday



Competitive Salary offered + Bonus, based on personal & company performance



Location; Warwickshire - commutable from the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire



Overseas travel will be expected with this role, approx 7 weeks a year