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
We are a fast-paced organization transforming into a global leader. As Procurement Manager - Fruit Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategy, developing supplier partnerships, and driving both tactical and strategic procurement excellence.
This role combines daily operational responsibilities with long-term strategic sourcing, working closely with the European Procurement team and our global supply base. You will be at the heart of ensuring fruit availability, supplier performance, and market-driven decisions, with the ability to work from anywhere in Europe, and opportunity to work from Munich every month.
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
Essential
A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience in a commercial role, buying within fresh produce (fruit or vegetables)
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
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
Desirable
Previous experience working with Avocados would be great
Fluency in other languages (German, Dutch, French etc) is highly beneficial
Benefits
+ - 30 days of vacation
- Professional development opportunities within the company
- Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee
- Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River
- Free parking
- Fresh fruit and specialty coffees
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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