Are you a seasoned fresh food buyer looking for the next step in your career, in a business where you can make a direct impact on availability, margin, and quality?
Join Watts Farms – a family run business with a passion for growing and supplying exceptional produce. We are looking for a hands-on, commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead our procurement team in sourcing the best quality products at the best possible value.
What you'll be doing?
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll take ownership of the procurement function, ensuring top-quality raw materials are sourced and stock levels are accurately managed. Key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring great quality and accurate quantities of all purchased raw materials.
* Delivering on cost targets in line with budget guidelines.
* Sourcing from our approved supplier list.
* Maintaining accurate stock records.
* Leading and developing a small procurement team.
What skills and experience you will need:
1. Proven fresh produce buying experience
2. Strong numeracy and communication skills (written and verbal)
3. Highlevel negotiation and decision-making abilities
4. Excellent organisation and IT skills (MS Office, especially Excel)
5. A proact...