Procurement Manager (Fresh Produce)
Birmingham
£65,000 - £75,000 - 33 days Holiday, 5% Matched Pension, 10% Bonus, Company Benefits
Are you a Procurement Manager with a background in the food and produce industry looking for a dynamic role with one of the industry leading suppliers, turning over £400 million internationally?
Do you want the opportunity to get on a fast track progression plan where you will recieve unparralelled one on one training from the current directorship team to excel into directorship within the first 36 months?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to manage the procurement of vegetables and fruit produce. You will be responsible for building and maintaining supplier relationships, developing new supply opportunities, and supporting the sales team. Our company values continuous improvement and aims to grow profit while meeting targets.
In this role, you will handle strategic and day-to-day procurement activities, manage the UK buying teams, and implement company buying policies. You will be negotiating prices, managing stock, and ensuring the performance of your team. You will also support new product development and ensure high levels of customer service.
This role would suit an experienced procurement manager with strong communication and negotiation skills. You should be able to manage multiple tasks, work to tight deadlines, and lead a team effectively. A background in the food industry is essential.
The Role:
- Manage procurement of vegetables and fruit produce, building and maintaining supplier relationships
- Lead and support the UK buying teams
- Negotiate prices, manage stock, and support new product development. International travel to clients where and when required.
The Person:
- Experienced procurement professional, keen to progress into Directorship
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Background in the food industry essential
Keywords: Procurement Manager, Negotiation, Supply, Stock, Forecasting, Planning, Communication, Quality, Service, FMCG, Food, Supply Chain, Manager, Birmingham
Reference Number: BBBH14432a
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