Job Description
Head of Procurement (Fresh Produce)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Attractive salary, which is flexible + attractive package
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a forward-thinking fresh produce business where procurement leadership and strategic influence directly drive growth and success.
We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Procurement to lead a talented team and oversee significant spend across multiple fresh produce categories. This pivotal role offers the scope to shape supplier strategy, build strong grower and customer partnerships, and ensure world-class procurement delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and developing a procurement team, setting strategy and driving performance
* Managing substantial multi-category spend
* Building and maintaining long-term supplier relationships to secure quality, value, and reliability
* Partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver a joined-up commercial strategy
* Analysing market trends, identifying risks, and driving innovative sourcing strategies
* Advising the leadership team on procurement strategy and commercial opportunities
* Representing the business externally with growers, suppliers, and customers
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