Procurement Manager (m/f/d) at Westfalia Fruit United Kingdom

Tonbridge and Malling, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Fresh Produce Knowledge, Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Acumen, Initiative, Team Collaboration, Technical Understanding, Product Development, Fluency In English

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

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. We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Munich, Germany We are a fast-paced organization transforming into a global leader. As Procurement Manager – Fruit Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategy, developing supplier partnerships, and driving both tactical and strategic procurement excellence. This role combines daily operational responsibilities with long-term strategic sourcing, working closely with the European Procurement team and our global supply base. You will be at the heart of ensuring fruit availability, supplier performance, and market-driven decisions, with the ability to work from anywhere in Europe, and opportunity to work from Munich every month. Responsibilities To provide market leading strategies to deliver new product developments in both fresh and value added categories To deliver outstanding service expectations, ensuring customers’ expectations are met Grow the customer base Formulation and implementation of seasonal programs Lead pricing negotiations Establish, develop and maintain a commercially beneficial relationship with key customers. Write, implement, evolve and communicate a plan for all required areas Liaise with internal departments (supply chain, procurement, technical, operations) to ensure quality and timely delivery of product Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to address sourcing and availability issues Understand and communicate technical issues with the customer commercial team where necessary and liaise on these issues internally with technical and quality teams to achieve satisfactory resolution Develop and maintain an understanding of the market sector including consumer trends, competitor activity and product lines Essential A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience in a commercial role, buying within fresh produce (fruit or vegetables) Specialist all-encompassing knowledge of fresh produce Proven track record of successful business relationships together with the development of new products, marketing and strategic partnerships Written and spoken fluency in English Demonstrable initiative-taking and innovative problem-solving abilities A strong, professional communicator who builds mutual trust and respect within a European supply-base. Skilled negotiator with commercial and financial acumen To consistently meet targets and thrive in a high- pressure environment Desirable Previous experience working with Avocados would be great Fluency in other languages (German, Dutch, French etc) is highly beneficial 30 days of vacation Professional development opportunities within the company Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River Free parking Fresh fruit and specialty coffees We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager will shape sourcing strategies and develop supplier partnerships while ensuring fruit availability and supplier performance. This role involves both operational responsibilities and long-term strategic sourcing in collaboration with the European Procurement team.