Senior Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce

A senior fresh produce procurement role with real ownership of supplier programmes, margin, quality and availability.Senior Procurement Manager - Fresh ProduceLondonHybrid working: 3 days on-site, Tuesday to Thursday 70,000 - 80,000 DOE + 5,250 car allowance + 15% bonus + benefitsThe OpportunityThis is a senior procurement opportunity with a leading global fresh produce business, focused on securing reliable, commercially strong supply programmes across fresh produce categories.The role will suit someone who understands the pace and pressure of fresh produce. You will be working with growers, suppliers and internal teams to make sure the business has the right supply, at the right quality and value, while protecting margin and service.This is not a back-office procurement role. It is supplier-facing, commercially accountable and closely linked to sales, operations, technical, logistics and finance. You will need to be confident managing market movement, crop conditions, supply risk, negotiation and category performance.There will also be some overseas travel, typically a handful of times per year, linked to suppliers, markets and industry activity.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild sourcing plans and secure reliable supply programmes across fresh produce categories.Manage grower and supplier relationships, including negotiation, contracts and commercial agreements.Monitor crop conditions, market trends and supply risks to support buying decisions.Own category performance, with a ..... full job details .....