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