Senior Commercial Procurement Manager ( Fresh Produce)

POSITION TITLE: Senior Commercial Procurement Manager LOCATION: Office Based ( 2/3 days ) / Home based Flexible. REPORTS TO: Procurement Director KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement & Supply Strategy · Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies aligned to business objectives. · Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, suppliers and strategic partners. · Secure supply programmes that deliver quality, availability, service and value. · Lead supplier negotiations, contracts and commercial agreements. Commercial & Financial Management · Manage category performance, delivering sales, margin and profitability targets. · Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and commercial returns. · Support budget, forecast and business planning processes. · Monitor market trends, crop conditions and supply risks to inform purchasing decisions. Supplier Relationship Management · Develop strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term business growth. · Conduct regular supplier reviews to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities. · Manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service expectations. · Resolve commercial issues and disputes in a timely manner. Team Leadership · Lead, coach and develop Commercial Executives and wider team members. · Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. · Support succession planning and talent development. · Manage individual and team performance effectively. Cross-Functional Collaboration · Work closely with Sales, Operations, Technical, Logistics and Finance teams. · Ensure procurement decisions support customer requirements and business objectives. · Drive effective communication across internal and external stakeholders. · Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. EXPERIENCE · Proven procurement or buying experience within Produce, Food or FMCG. · Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills. · Experience managing commercial performance and profitability. · Strong market knowledge and understanding of supply chain dynamics. · Leadership experience with the ability to develop and coach others. · Excellent commercial and analytical skills