A newly established start-up is seeking a permanent Procurement Manager for their fruit and vegetable supply business offering a salary of up to £48,000. This requires travel one day a week to their office in Paddington.

This role will involve sourcing high-quality fresh produce from suppliers and efficiently delivering it to customers, ensuring a timely and seamless service.

You will be an ideal fit for this position if you have experience in implementing end-to-end procurement processes within the food or beverage industry.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include:

• Procuring fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms and wholesalers, focusing on quality, pricing, and seasonal availability.
• Cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing and contracts with suppliers to enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating restocking efforts to prevent shortages or waste.
• Analysing market trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Keeping meticulous records of purchases, deliveries, and inventory status.
• Engaging professionally with customers during deliveries and effectively addressing questions or concerns.

Person Specification of the Procurement Manager:

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement with a food and/or beverage environment
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Valid UK driving license with a clean driving record
• Proactive problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Highly organised and detail-orientated

Salary

Up to £48k

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, operations manager, or operations controller