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Procurement Manager | Fresh Produce | Kent

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 Apr 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying, Other Job Function

Job Details



Our client is a highly regarded fresh produce business who have been leading the way in the industry for a number of years. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager to their team who can help them develop a key area of their business. This won't be an ordinary role. You will be acting as an ambassador for the business ensuring their foreign relationships are as strong as they can be.

The Job:

Communication is going to be a key aspect in this job. There are a number of stakeholders who will need to be kept informed of possible developments at all times.
You will be working very closely with the commercial teams and providing key support to them during major retailer customer visits.
The company's supply base covers the UK and the rest of the world. You will need to be proficient in dealing with a number of different methods, to ensure all of these areas are managed effectively.

The Candidate:

You will be an experienced Procurement Manager and must have experience of supplying fresh produce (fruit ideally) to the major multiples.
As mentioned earlier, communication is very important so you will need to prove that this is something you are comfortable with.
Given the nature of the role, negotiation is going to be a key feature. You must be comfortable and capable negotiating with a range of suppliers from around the world.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch with Morten Andresen on 01780 480530 or apply via this link.

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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