Purchasing Manager

3 weeks ago


Spalding, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full time

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 Purchasing Manager to join our Citrus team in Spalding, Lincolnshire

Join our dynamic Citrus business unit as a Purchasing Manager and play a key role in shaping our future. You'll secure a reliable supply of high-quality citrus fruits, ensuring we meet customer needs and exceed commercial goals. Leverage your expertise to build strong supplier relationships and become a strategic partner in our continued growth.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage supplier relationships, including developing new sources and negotiating contracts.
  • Ensure quality and ethical sourcing throughout the citrus supply chain.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to achieve financial targets and meet customer needs.
  • Forecast citrus demand and align supply accordingly.
  • Manage customer accounts and provide support to the sales team.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of the citrus market and industry trends.
  • Identify new sourcing opportunities to optimize procurement.
  • Prepare and deliver financial reports and analyse supplier performance.
  • Oversee the development of the Commercial Assistant.

Requirements

Essential

  • Subject matter expert in citrus supply chains with a proven track record.
  • Strong experience in supplier relationship management.
  • Excellent analytical and data management skills with a focus on cost control.
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
  • Time management and prioritisation skills to manage a complex workload.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

  • Experience specific to the fresh juice category.
  • Experience in identifying and developing new market opportunities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary company bonus.
  • 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
  • Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.

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.



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