Full job descriptionKey Responsibilities
*Provide day-to-day procurement and administrative support to the Head of Sourcing.
*Assist with sourcing and purchasing fresh produce in line with agreed supply programs and business requirements. Prepare, place and maintain purchase orders, ensuring supplier, pricing and purchasing information is accurate.
*Liaise with growers and suppliers regarding availability, pricing, orders, documentation and delivery schedules.
*Monitor outstanding orders and expected deliveries, highlighting potential shortages, delays or supply issues promptly. Assist with supplier pricing comparisons, cost analysis and preparation of information to support commercial negotiations.
*Maintain accurate supplier, procurement and purchasing records within Company systems and spreadsheets.
*Support supplier on-boarding, compliance and performance monitoring.
*Work closely with Commercial, Logistics, Technical, Quality, Operations and Finance colleagues to ensure effective communication and continuity of supply.
*Prepare procurement reports, trackers and analysis as required.
*Develop knowledge of citrus products, varieties, seasons, growing regions, crop availability and relevant market conditions.
*Help identify opportunities for cost savings, improved supplier performance and more efficient procurement processes.


Skills & Experience
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Good numerical and analytical ability with a commercially minded approach.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
*Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
*Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, commercial administration or fresh produce would be advantageous.
*Experience of ERP or purchasing systems would be beneficial such like Prophet or Rubicon.
*Additional language skills, particularly Spanish, would be advantageous.
This is a permanent role offering one-day per week working from home.