Procurement and Sales Manager

My client based in Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for a Procurement and Sales Manager to join their team on a full time permanent basis. You will be required to maintain and build both customer and supplier relationships. Alongside the Managing Director, you will be included in customer meetings to negotiate standards and prices prior to supply and post season reviews. This role offers you the opportunity to build, manage and grow your role within the company. The role may involve travel to customers, suppliers and European trade shows.

• OFFICE BASED ROLE
• Monday - Friday (including some weekend work)
• Salary £40-50,000+ DOE
• Own transport required
• Must come from fresh produce industry to be considered
• Spanish speaking desirable

Daily you will be responsible for:

• Collation of vehicle loadings from Spain that entails checking to customer orders and verification of software generated import declarations. Emailing information to customers, customs clearance agents and hauliers.
• Data entry onto internal software and accountancy systems.
• Stock control and allocation to orders.
• Analysis of customer quality control reports and liaising with suppliers to initiate feedback to customers and agree correctional procedures.
• Load planning and communication with suppliers.
• Dealing with any issues that may arise throughout the supply chain and resolve any claims.

Weekly you will be responsible for:

• Planning of product loadings for customers or UK stock holding.
• Weekly price negotiations with customers.
• Sales and cost reports to suppliers.

Essential Skills Required:

• Experience within the fresh produce industry.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong IT skills especially Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Able to work as part of a small team as well as using your own initiative.

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call .

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