Do you have a passion for building strong relationships and want to grow your career in procurement within a supportive and collaborative environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team in the Fresh Produce sector, where you will be working alongside experienced colleagues, suppliers, and customers to help drive long-term business success. As a Junior Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement team’s day-to-day operations while developing your commercial and strategic skills.

Junior Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team in building and maintaining strong, transparent relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Assist in managing pricing, quality, product availability, and cost controls
• Help coordinate international sourcing activities across multiple product categories
• Take part in supplier reviews, performance tracking, and occasional visits
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes
• Work alongside senior team members on strategic procurement planning

Junior Procurement Manager Key Requirements

• Enthusiastic, team-focused, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in procurement, fresh produce, or fast-paced commercial environments
• Background or familiarity with Fresh Food, FMCG, or Fresh Produce environments would be a strong advantage
• Organised, proactive, and keen to develop within a dynamic procurement team
• Some experience or understanding of buying, sourcing, or supply chain functions (entry-level or early career welcome)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Relevant qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive team where you will gain exposure to both operational and strategic procurement. Our client is proud to foster a culture that prioritises work-life balance, supports personal development, and offers clear opportunities for long-term career progression within the sector.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.