Senior Procurement Manager (Fresh Produce)
£75k Max + Bonus | Warwickshire
Location: Warwickshire (Commutable from West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire)
Incentives: Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Monday – Friday, 1 day WFH
The Opportunity: Lead Fresh Produce Procurement Strategy
We are recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager/Buyer to join a successful Fresh Produce specialist. This is a pivotal role demanding commercial acumen and technical expertise, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of designated product categories and drive company financial targets.
This position is ideal for a confident, high-performing procurement specialist ready to manage key categories and negotiate at the top level.
Key Responsibilities
* Category Ownership: Full accountability for the procurement of Fresh Produce across key Fruit categories.
* Negotiation & KPIs: Lead complex price negotiations and manage supplier performance to meet challenging financial KPI’s.
* Stock Management: Strategic planning and management of stock to guarantee volume and minimize waste across the supply chain.
* Quality & Supplier Relations: Manage successful, positive supplier relationships while ensuring all product quality standards are strictly achieved.
* Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data and analysis to inform buying strategies and market positioning.
What You’ll Bring: Specialist Sector Experience
* Senior Experience: Significant experience (5+ years preferred) gained at a senior level in Buying/Procurement within Fresh Produce (ideally fruit).
* Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the entire Fresh Produce Supply Chain.
* Commercial Acumen: Highly numerically minded and confident working with complex data.
* Leadership Qualities: Professional, confident, and highly effective communicator at all levels.
* Resilience: Ability to thrive and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Work Environment
* Financial Incentive: Competitive salary up to 75,000 plus a generous performance-based Bonus.
* Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday – Friday schedule, 1 day WFH.
* Perks: Free Parking (On-site), Company Pension, Canteen, Casual Dress, and Company Events.
If you are a high-calibre Procurement Manager ready to make a significant impact on financial performance apply today.
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