Procurement Manager – Fresh Produce ​/ Fruit

Procurement Manager (Fresh Produce / Fruit)

Location:

London

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 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.

You will work closely with a counterpart, focusing on maximizing value and ensuring stability across a complex fresh produce supply chain:

• Category Ownership:
  Full accountability for the procurement of Fresh Produce across key Fruit categories, mainly Stone Fruit.
• 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.

Specialist Sector Experience

• Senior
  
  Experience:
  
  Significant experience (2+ years preferred) gained in Buying/Procurement within Fresh Produce (ideally fruit / stone 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.

• Financial Incentive:
  Competitive salary 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.