Head of Procurement - Fresh Produce in Cambridgeshire

Job description

Head of Procurement (Fresh Produce)

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Attractive salary, which is flexible + attractive package

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join a forward-thinking fresh produce business where procurement leadership and strategic influence directly drive growth and success.

We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Procurement to lead a talented team and oversee significant spend across multiple fresh produce categories. This pivotal role offers the scope to shape supplier strategy, build strong grower and customer partnerships, and ensure world-class procurement delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a procurement team, setting strategy and driving performance
• Managing substantial multi-category spend
• Building and maintaining long-term supplier relationships to secure quality, value, and reliability
• Partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver a joined-up commercial strategy
• Analysing market trends, identifying risks, and driving innovative sourcing strategies
• Advising the leadership team on procurement strategy and commercial opportunities
• Representing the business externally with growers, suppliers, and customers

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior-level procurement experience within fresh produce
• Strong leadership skills to motivate, coach, and develop a team
• Commercially astute, with a track record of managing significant budgets and delivering results
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Analytical thinker able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role in a progressive and ambitious business. You’ll have real ownership, visibility across the organisation, and the chance to shape procurement strategy that directly influences growth and success – backed by a competitive package and supportive culture.

If you’re a driven procurement professional with a passion for fresh produce and a desire to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridgeshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English