Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Are you a Strategic Sourcing Manager / Procurement Lead looking for an exciting new role? Can you lead and execute procurement strategies by sourcing, and developing a robust international supplier base? Do you have experience in collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to align supply chain operations with business goals, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency?
This is a new role within a growing fresh produce provider in Chichester.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a world-class supply base by identifying, evaluating, and managing international suppliers.
* Negotiate cost-effective supplier agreements and monitor performance metrics.
* Align supply strategies with Commercial, Agronomy, and Genetics teams to ensure demand fulfilment and agronomic standards.
* Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
* Drive efficiency, cost-saving initiatives, and compliance across the supply base.
* Provide timely updates on supply chain opportunities and challenges to stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills
* 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or agronomy within the produce or FMCG industry.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
* Advanced proficiency in planning software, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Fluent in English and Spanish or French; flexibility for travel and working hours.
* Proven ability to adapt and solve challenges in a dynamic business environment.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary (negotiable for right candidate)
* Private Healthcare
* Eye Test and glasses contribution
* Pension 5% contribution
This role demands a proactive, strategic leader capable of driving innovation and delivering value through a sustainable and efficient supply chain.