Summary: The Senior Procurement Leader - Fresh Food & Coffee Excellence will lead procurement efforts with a focus on fresh food and coffee categories, developing sourcing strategies that align with business goals while ensuring quality and sustainability. This role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive category performance and innovation in the UK&I market. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to Selecta's mission of delivering exceptional food and drink solutions across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement procurement strategies for fresh food and coffee.
• Drive innovation and differentiation in these categories to meet consumer trends.
• Take ownership of category performance and ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with the Group Procurement Hot Drinks Leader on category strategy.
• Translate market trends into profitable products and concepts.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts for favorable terms and sustainability commitments.
• Ensure sourcing practices support sustainability goals.
• Work with quality assurance teams to maintain product integrity.
• Optimize cost management while ensuring quality and availability.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain.
• Partner with product development teams for new offerings.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of fresh food and coffee industries.
• Ability to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
• Expertise in securing optimal supplier agreements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and supplier performance tracking.
• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing certifications.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Hemel Hempstead

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other