Senior Procurement Manager (Fresh Produce) £75k Max + Bonus | WarwickshireLocation: Warwickshire (Commutable from West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire)Incentives: Competitive Salary + Performance-Based BonusJob Type: Full-time, Permanent | Monday – Friday, 1 day WFH The Opportunity: Lead Fresh Produce Procurement Strategy We are recruiting a Senior 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

Category Ownership: Full accountability for the procurement of Fresh Produce across key Fruit categories. 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

Senior Experience: Significant experience (5+ years preferred) gained at a senior level in Buying/Procurement within Fresh Produce (ideally 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 up to 75,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr