Overview
Senior Buyer (Fresh Produce) – Location: Lincolnshire. Office-based (5 days on site), 8:00am to 5:00pm. Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: Strong salary plus attractive package. Join a dynamic fresh produce business where commercial excellence and customer focus are at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Buyer with fresh produce experience 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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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