Head of Procurement
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As our Head of Procurement, you’ll help shape Riverford’s future.
The Head of Procurement is responsible for delivering Riverford’s sourcing strategy for direct goods to customer (produce, products and packaging), currently valued at £40m. The role also supports the business department heads in the purchase of indirect goods and services currently valued at £15m.
Your work will support our Action Plan by keeping quality high, costs sensible, and risks managed — all while helping us stay true to our values around sustainability, fairness, and reducing waste.
You’ll support teams across the business with clear, practical procurement guidance. This isn’t about policing how people buy things — it’s about being a partner and stakeholder.
This role drives commercial performance, supplier partnerships, risk management, and sustainability. It oversees procurement teams responsible for buying, inbound logistics and declaration, with supply chain optimisation.
You’ll lead a team of three direct reports with their respective teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of products.
Salary: £75,000 per annum.
Location - Hybrid working is an option, but we require a minimum of 3 days in the office, which is based in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
Hours - 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
What You’ll Bring…
Essential:
* Experience in both direct and indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
* Experience in management across multicategory portfolios.
* Effective stakeholder engagement at senior level.
* FMCG and commodity market expertise.
* Proven costs saving, contract negotiation, and P&L management experience.
* Positive communication, direction, and team management skills.
* Proficiency with procurement systems (ERP, market intelligence tools).
Highly Desirable:
* Formal procurement qualification to CIPS level 6 or equivalent.
* Experience leading procurement digital transformation or ERP/S2P implementation.
* Experience in both retail and food service/food manufacturing environments.
What We’re Looking For…
* Dynamic
* Fast moving
* Adaptable
* Problem solver
* Natural at building relationships and long-term partnerships
Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon