Working with the procurement team to procure salads you will; * Design and execute an effective procurement strategy to deliver against all company KPIs * Develop programs based on customer demand & supplier availability * Negotiate prices, place orders and be responsible for the product through the end-to-end supply chain * Administer Purchase orders & sales orders on the Prophet ERP system as required * Work closely with the logistics & planning team to maintain accurate load plans for all products and suppliers * Provide weekly pricing and costing models in a timely and accurate manner * Produce finalisations and manage supplier claims, processing all associated invoices & credit notes * Publish weekly commercial reports summarising commercial performance and availability outlook * Through an excellent understanding of the supply chain continually challenge processes to optimise product quality and facilitate the achievement of company targets * Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support innovation, evolve new sources and facilitate more local & sustainable production where relevant * Undertake supplier visits as required to learn & evolve the procurement strategy & strengthen relationships * Liaise with customers to illustrate product knowledge & communicate strategy * As part of a rota at the weekends be available to provide information to the sales, technical and stocks team Skills: Previous fresh produce procurement experience essential & knowledge of salads preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Numerical competence & strong commercial acumen Professional attitude with a keen eye for detail Strong sense of responsibility Ability to perform competently in a dynamic and pressurised environment