Procurement Manager | Fresh Produce | Kent
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Kent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2022
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-run business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. They have recently diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from their own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods.
About the Role
This role will report to the Procurement Manager and will be specifically accountable for the Quality & Quantity of purchased raw materials and the cost of the materials purchased (in relation to guide / budget prices). In addition, you will be accountable for the source of raw materials purchased (from company approved Supply List only), the accuracy of stock records, management of the procurement team including QC and stock controllers and the night market team.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous produce buying experience, a strong numeracy & written and verbal communication skills, and organisational skills coupled with confident decision making. A high level of negotiation skills in addition to, being driven with a can-do attitude, reliable and professional with a strong work ethic are essential. You will be proactive in your approach, with a logical thought process and a methodical way of working and have had experience leading and managing a team.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, as a minimum, you will need to have a proven track record as a national account manager within the fresh food industry managing a retail account. You will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to navigate the challenges in fresh produce supply chains whilst building trusted relationships with your accounts and buyers. Your communication will be clear and concise and you will be a dynamic team player.
How to Apply
Sound like you? Please apply below. To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Rae on 01780 480 530 or rae@morepeople.co.uk Job reference RG14734.
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.
- Website
- http://www.morepeople.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01780 480530
- Location
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MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB
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