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 Procurement Manager to join our team in Munich, Germany
Our Procurement Manager will be responsible for the management and development of various product categories and implementation of business development strategies within our General Trading teams, to capitalise on opportunities and establish strong strategic partnerships across Europe.
Responsibilities
To provide market leading strategies to deliver new product developments in both fresh and value added categories
To deliver outstanding service expectations, ensuring customers' expectations are met
Grow the customer base
Formulation and implementation of seasonal programs
Lead pricing negotiations
Establish, develop and maintain a commercially beneficial relationship with key customers. Write, implement, evolve and communicate a plan for all required areas
Liaise with internal departments (supply chain, procurement, technical, operations) to ensure quality and timely delivery of product
Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to address sourcing and availability issues
Understand and communicate technical issues with the customer commercial team where necessary and liaise on these issues internally with technical and quality teams to achieve satisfactory resolution
Develop and maintain an understanding of the market sector including consumer trends, competitor activity and product lines
Requirements
Experience in a commercial role within fresh produce (fruit and vegetables) is ideal but not a must.
Specialist all-encompassing knowledge of fresh produce
Proven track record of successful business relationships together with the development of new products, marketing and strategic partnerships
Written and spoken fluency in English and German (Spanish fluency is highly advantageous)
Demonstrable initiative-taking and innovative problem-solving abilities
A strong, professional communicator who builds mutual trust and respect within a European supply-base
Skilled negotiator with commercial and financial acumen
To consistently meet targets and thrive in a high- pressure environment
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid working.
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme with life insurance cover
Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash
Karrierestufe
Management
Beschäftigungsverhältnis
Vollzeit
Tätigkeitsbereich
Einkauf und Logistik
Branchen
Grund- und Sekundarschulen und Gemeinnützige Organisationen
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