Head of Hp&f Procurement

2 weeks ago


Normanton on Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom International Procurement & Logistics Ltd Full time

About The Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a

Head of HP&F Procurement to join our Procurement team based at our site in Whittlesey.

As a

Head of HP&F Procurement, your role will be to ensure full delivery of the category sourcing plan, meeting key KPI targets, forecast cost and availability of products and delivery our strategic initiatives & work streams in line with our business plan.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and manage a team who will purchase products for a specific category in line with the demand plan to maximize quality and profitability
  • Manage relationships with growers and the technical team to ensure continuity of supply
  • Lead and manage the continuous improvement program to deliver commercial benefits in line with the continuous improvement plan
  • Develop strategic plans to ensure that the company maintains delivery of products to the Asda Customer
  • Identify, assess and recommend business development and new opportunities through supply chain technologies
  • Define the category procurement plan in conjunction with the Retail & Technical team, which delivers the required quality and availability, based on an understanding of market conditions and ensure that the plan is reviewed regularly
  • Relationship management with key suppliers within the category, including formal business reviews, to review performance and planning for future seasons
  • Liaising with internal and external operations teams to deliver lowest cost supply route to market
  • Provide the business with a forward projection of supply to enable effective business planning. Lead the escalation process for all products within the Procurement Directors areas where costs or inbound risks are identified.
  • Ensure that team colleagues have an up to date development plan in place and the function has a talent review process and succession plan in place
  • Review and recommend new opportunities in conjunction with the Retail team and invigorate the category using market and customer insight tools like Nielson and Kantar

What are we looking for?

  • Relevant buying experience in grower/supplier/retailer in a similar industry (Fruit / Fresh Produce)
  • Team Management experience within a commercial environment
  • Demonstrate cost saving procurement solutions implemented in previous roles
  • Must be an advocate for delivering outstanding customer service
  • Integrity and credibility with a track record of delivery of financial targets
  • Strong leadership skills that demonstrate a capability to motivate colleagues, teams and business units
  • Good networker, leader and negotiator
  • High quality communication and presentation dexterity
  • Excellent decisionmaking skills

What's in it for you?


We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great environment for people to come and work.

In order to grow we need to find people already living our values, culture and commitment.

In return we will offer you development, a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of:

  • 10% Asda In store Discount
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • 34 days Annual Leave Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
  • Enhanced pension scheme


Life Assurance
  • All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary.


Grocery Aid
  • We've partnered with Grocery Aid to our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical and financial support services.
  • Asda mobile Discount 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and addons for our colleagues and one of their family members.
  • Asda Pet Insurance discount
  • Up to 10% Discount
  • Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)


Ridetowork scheme
  • We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing and equipment.


Plus lots more
  • Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances and long term incentive schemes.
  • Free car parking

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