Location: East of England, near to Cambridge (3 days per week onsite) + regular international travel Salary: £90,000–£110,000 + attractive bonus + car allowance + healthcare Type: Full-time, permanent Ready to lead integrated procurement and planning at scale within a complex international fresh produce supply chain? About the Role We’re supporting a market-leading fresh produce business to appoint a Head of Procurement & Supply Planning into a senior SLT position. This is not a transactional buying role. It is integrated supply leadership — connecting retail demand, international production, grower partnerships and UK operations into a disciplined, margin-protecting, forward-looking supply system. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing and a integrated planning process, embedding governance, strengthening resilience, and protecting long-term competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver a 3-year sourcing roadmap Strengthen strategic grower partnerships across multiple international regions Lead cost modelling across freight, labour, packaging and yield drivers Mitigate geopolitical, freight, climate and supply risk Deliver procurement savings and margin optimisation

Integrated Planning & S&OP Leadership

Lead the demand and supply planning cycle Chair Supply Review and contribute to Executive S&OP Improve forecast accuracy, availability and waste control Embed planning discipline and forward risk visibility

Financial & Governance Accountability

Own margin performance across the category Improve transparency of full cost build-up by SKU Support pricing and inflation mitigation strategy Embed structured procurement governance and supplier frameworks

Leadership

Lead and develop a team Drive accountability through data and structured process Build trusted relationships across international sourcing regions and UK operations Restructure and elevate the procurement & planning function

What You’ll Bring

8–12+ years’ senior experience within fresh produce or similair industry procurement & supply leadership Proven ownership of integrated S&OP processes Strong margin accountability and financial acumen Experience managing complex international supply chains Strategic thinker with operational credibility Track record of embedding structure, governance and performance discipline

Nice to Have

Exposure to vertically integrated or farm-direct models Experience with sea freight optimisation

Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement and planning at a strategic level within a high-performing international fresh produce business. You’ll sit on the SLT, influence long-term supply resilience, and lead transformation at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s journey. If you’re a commercially sharp, internationally experienced leader ready to operate at SLT level — apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr