Waltham Cross, HertfordshireSalary: CompetitiveWere recruiting aHead of Procurement (Produce & Ambient)to lead sourcing, supplier strategy, and commercial performance across one of the most business-critical areas of our operation.This is ahigh-impact, senior commercial rolewith ownership of fresh produce at its core, alongside dairy, bakery, chilled, frozen, and ambient food categories. Youll play a pivotal part in securing supply, protecting margins, and building an industry-leading procurement function.The RoleAs Head of Procurement, you will: Own theend-to-end sourcing strategyacross fresh produce, dairy, bakery, chilled, frozen, and ambient categoriesLead and develop ahigh-performing procurement team, with clear succession planningManagedomestic and global suppliers, growers, processors, and import partnersNegotiateshort, medium, and long-term contracts, driving value, resilience, and continuity of supplyBalance commercial performance withfood safety, ethical, and sustainability standardsWork cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, Logistics, Operations, and SalesMitigate risk linked toseasonality, weather, market volatility, and global supply disruptionDrivemargin performance, cost savings, forecast accuracy, waste reduction, and supplier KPIsWhat Were Looking ForYoull be a proven procurement leader with: Significant senior-level procurement experiencewithin food, with a strong bias tofresh produceMulti-category exposure acrossfresh, chilled, frozen, bakery, dairy, and ambientDeep understanding ofproduce seasonality, global sourcing, and pricing dynamicsStrong commercial acumen and negotiation capability within FMCGExperiencemodernising or transformingprocurement functionsPrevious people leadership experience within food or fresh produceCIPS or equivalent qualification (desirable)Youll also bring gravitas, resilience, and the ability to operate calmly in fast-moving, commercially intense environments.Whats on Offer Competitive annual salaryBonus SchemeCar allowance25 days holiday + bank holidaysPrivate health insurance, pension, life assuranceRetail discounts and additional long-service benefitsWorking Pattern Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekEarly starts required to align with operational changeoversFlexibility during seasonal peaks and international supplier travel (UK & overseas)If youre a senior procurement professional with deep fresh-produce expertise and ambition to shape strategy at scale, wed love to hear from you.Reynolds Food Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.REF-227 877JBRP1_UKTJ