Overview
Senior Produce Buyer – Location: Lincolnshire – Hours: Office based (5 days site), 8am to 5:00pm – Salary: Competitive salary plus attractive package – Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a dynamic fresh produce business where commercial excellence and customer focus are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for a hands-on Senior Produce Buyer to manage supplier relationships, deliver customer-focused procurement plans, and ensure the smooth flow of defined fresh produce categories. Based on-site, you'll work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure customers receive consistent, high-quality service. This role blends account management and procurement - a varied position for someone commercially aware, organised, and proactive.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing fresh produce procurement and supplier relationships
* Communicating daily with customers and growers
* Developing and maintaining procurement plans to maximise profitability
* Monitoring stock levels and ensuring efficient rotation
* Leading customer and grower projects, including visits and onboarding new suppliers
* Advising Directors on commercial activity and market developments
What We're Looking For
* Experience in fresh produce procurement
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage customer expectations
* Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills
* Ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable plans
Why Join?
You'll be part of a friendly team driving growth in a business known for innovation and agility. With clear career paths within procurement and account management, this role offers real responsibility, exposure to key stakeholders, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business.
If you're commercially minded, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied role, we'd love to hear from you
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