COME AND JOIN THE LEADING #AVOEXPERTS

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proven experience within specific categories of spend, strategic sourcing within a corporate or multinational environment. Exposure within the food industry is essential, with fresh produce experience highly advantageous.
• University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Fluency in English and French (C1 level or above for one of the three roles), with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of supplier relationship management and cost optimisation.
• Advanced analytical and project management abilities, including strategic planning and risk assessment.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• MBA or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification.
• Previous experience in fresh produce, food, or FMCG sectors.
• Familiarity with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in additional European languages specifically as Spanish, German, Dutch or Portuguese.
• Strong understanding of sustainable sourcing, innovation pipelines, and supply market dynamics.

• Develop and lead the category vision for the avocado and value-added product lines across key European growth markets.
• Lead the development of the short and long-term category agenda in alignment with Westfalia’s growth plans, ensuring its execution with customers.
• Translate category insights into actionable recommendations for customers, helping drive category growth through assortment optimisation, shelving strategies, and promotional effectiveness.
• Present category strategies and business reviews to customers, demonstrating growth possibilities for both the category and Westfalia products.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure the alignment of category initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Lead the category development agenda for innovation projects, working with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and improve category offerings.
• Set the agenda for category growth, ensuring the flawless execution of category projects in collaboration with sales and commercial teams.
• Develop customer-specific planograms and assortment strategies, working closely with space management teams.