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Supply & Sourcing Manager

Focus Management Consultants
London
3 weeks ago
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Supply & Sourcing Manager/ Fresh Produce / London / Hybrid

£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

London


Join a fast-growing fresh produce business as a Supply & Sourcing Manager—own your accounts, solve problems fast, and make things move.


Are you ready to take on a dynamic role at the heart of a fast-paced, fast-growing fresh produce business? Our client is expanding their supply chain team and is looking for a Supply & Sourcing Manager to join them during an exciting period of growth.


Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that fresh produce moves smoothly from international growers to major UK customers. This is a role where your decisions have real-time impact and where no two days are the same.


Why Join?

  • Growth & Stability: This is a well-established business with a solid reputation and a strong track record. Growth is steady and sustainable, and the team is expanding with smart, driven individuals.
  • Autonomy & Ownership: Once up to speed, you’ll take full ownership of supply for key customer accounts, making meaningful decisions and managing your own supplier relationships.
  • Proper Training & Support: Expect a comprehensive 6–9 month onboarding plan. You’ll initially work Monday to Friday, then transition to a rolling 4-on/4-off shift pattern with hybrid working options.
  • Collaborative Team: You’ll be part of a knowledgeable, calm, and collaborative supply team that supports one another — even when the pressure’s on.


Key Responsibilities,

  • Managing day-to-day sourcing and movement of fresh produce from international suppliers to UK customers
  • Coordinating logistics and freight, reacting to last-minute customer demands, shifting stock, and crop changes
  • Taking ownership of supplier and customer communication — including problem resolution when things don’t go to plan
  • Making decisions under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment involving perishable goods
  • Supporting continuous improvements in the supply process, systems, and customer satisfaction


What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Previous experience in a relevant role within a supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations setting
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Confidence in dealing with both suppliers and customers — clear communication is key
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel


Relevant Backgrounds/ Roles:

Supply Chain Executive, Logistics Coordinator, Procurement Assistant, Supply Planner, Category Executive, Stock Controller, Import/Export Administrator, Operations Assistant


Sectors such as:

Fresh Produce, Horticulture, Chilled Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Perishable Freight, Food Distribution, Dairy, Meat, Seafood, Pharmaceuticals (cold-chain), E-commerce grocery, Agriculture tech, or Food-focused 3PL


Interested?

If you're looking for a role with real impact in a business that values initiative, ownership, and agility, I would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact Neal directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail.


Optional: Feel free to include a note with your application explaining why this role appeals to you.


Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship and is only open to applicants with the existing right to work in the UK.


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