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. Key Responsibilities: 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. What You'll Bring: Specialist Sector Experience We require proven expertise gained specifically within the competitive fresh produce sector: 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. Benefits & Work 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