About the company

Fast-track your career with the Marlee Talent Pool. We're not just matching you with your ideal roles but unlocking your long-term career potential. Marlee goes above and beyond by identifying key strengths for your CV, helping you discover a career direction you might not have considered where you can truly thrive, and guiding you to develop those essential soft human skills that close gaps in your resume.

Marlee's innovative approach then places you in teams where you'll flourish. Using cutting-edge motivational science, we connect you with roles in teams and within organizations that make your heart sing and help our partners build their dream teams.
 

About the role

As the Senior Sourcing Manager, you'll be the mastermind behind the fresh produce strategy for our partner. You'll be planting the seeds for success, nurturing supplier relationships, and harvesting the best deals to keep our partner's customers delighted. Your playground? A bustling fulfillment center where every day brings a new challenge and a chance to make a real difference. 

Your recipe for success: 

• Cook up a 1-3 year category plan for fresh produce sourcing that aligns perfectly with our partner's flavor profile 
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating deals that are ripe with opportunity 
• Keep your finger on the pulse of market trends, always looking for ways to trim costs and minimize risks 
• Scout for new supplier talent, bringing fresh faces to the table to support growth and innovation 
• Orchestrate a competitive tendering process
• Manage the expenditure portfolio, optimizing procurement costs without sacrificing quality 

Job requirements:

• A degree in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Business Administration
• At least 5 years of experience as a Procurement Manager, Sourcing Specialist, or Head of Procurement, with a particular taste for the fresh produce category 
• A deep understanding of market dynamics and a proactive approach to category management
• Hands-on experience with supplier management software (e.g., ERP, Foods Connected) and a knack for commercial negotiations 
• Professional accreditation or certification (i.e., CIPS) is the cherry on top