Procurement Lead

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Fmk consulting Full time
Position: Procurement Lead


As the Procurement Lead, you will collaborate with a premier supplier of exotic produce and vegetables, catering to major retailers across the UK.

This organization has established a robust reputation built on unwavering quality, innovation, initiative, and exceptional personnel.


We are in search of a driven and seasoned Procurement Lead to proficiently manage our client's product assortment. The ideal candidate will cultivate and sustain lucrative partnerships with suppliers, identify new sourcing opportunities, oversee junior procurement staff, and liaise closely with commercial teams to enhance market presence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Tactical Sourcing:
Formulate and execute strategic and tactical sourcing strategies.

Continuously assess sourcing plans and investigate new supply chain avenues to refine procurement operations.

Ensure a balanced and effective supply chain that aligns with business requirements.

Collaboration with Commercial Teams:
Establish and maintain regular interactions with all clients and commercial teams.

Work in tandem with sales teams to grasp market needs and synchronize sourcing strategies accordingly.

Performance and Profitability Oversight:
Oversee profitability and guarantee that procurement initiatives positively impact the organization's financial health.

Quality Assurance and Service Excellence:
Ensure that the highest quality benchmarks are upheld for all sourced products.

Partner with Commercial Managers to boost the company's market share and explore value-added opportunities.

Demonstrated experience in procurement and leadership, ideally within the Fresh Food or FMCG sectors.

  • Strong strategic and tactical sourcing capabilities.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation expertise.
  • Full-time role.
  • Office-based with occasional travel for supplier meetings and industry events.
This job description delineates the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Procurement Lead position. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding relationship management abilities, capable of driving procurement excellence and contributing to the organization's growth and profitability.

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