We have the privilege of working with a successful and highly regarded Fresh produce packer, who strive to supply the best produce from Worldwide Growers to UK Retailers. Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a passionate Packaging Manager to fulfil this new role, taking responsibility for multiple sites to ensure packaging compliance. The position of Packaging Manager will have overall responsibility for the procurement, scheduling, storage and issue of all Packaging materials within site. Full budget and stock management responsibility for all direct packaging and transit materials. Responsible for Packaging Scheduling and Issuing Team development and performance to ensure 100% plan availability within budget and stock targets and that that accurate packaging stock records are maintained and updated in a timely manner. Key responsibilities will include; Manage a team of buyers to place orders and call off with suppliers, open purchase orders on the ERP system and hire and de-hire of trays and pallets Liaise with suppliers and deal with ongoing communications Update and maintain BRC records relating to packaging materials Take responsibility for the stock management and placing of orders for replenishment of sundry items Checking stock lines and ensure full plan availability Update and prepare stock reports Reconcile stock against the system, investigate any discrepancies and escalate results We require; FMCG Packaging experience Fresh Food and/or Fresh Produce exposure Demonstrable leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary customer focused environment. Effective Supplier management ability Strong communication skills, at all levels The Packaging manager will oversee a Procurement Manager and a Warehouse and Stock Control Manager. The role covers all 4 sites and the department head count is circa 40 people. Salary; Competitive and reflective of experience Location; Kent
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
We have the privilege of working with a successful and highly regarded Fresh produce packer, who strive to supply the best produce from Worldwide Growers to UK Retailers. Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a passionate Packaging Manager to fulfil this new role, taking responsibility for multiple sites to ensure packaging compliance. The position of Packaging Manager will have overall responsibility for the procurement, scheduling, storage and issue of all Packaging materials within site. Full budget and stock management responsibility for all direct packaging and transit materials. Responsible for Packaging Scheduling and Issuing Team development and performance to ensure 100% plan availability within budget and stock targets and that that accurate packaging stock records are maintained and updated in a timely manner. Key responsibilities will include; Manage a team of buyers to place orders and call off with suppliers, open purchase orders on the ERP system and hire and de-hire of trays and pallets Liaise with suppliers and deal with ongoing communications Update and maintain BRC records relating to packaging materials Take responsibility for the stock management and placing of orders for replenishment of sundry items Checking stock lines and ensure full plan availability Update and prepare stock reports Reconcile stock against the system, investigate any discrepancies and escalate results We require; FMCG Packaging experience Fresh Food and/or Fresh Produce exposure Demonstrable leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary customer focused environment. Effective Supplier management ability Strong communication skills, at all levels The Packaging manager will oversee a Procurement Manager and a Warehouse and Stock Control Manager. The role covers all 4 sites and the department head count is circa 40 people. Salary; Competitive and reflective of experience Location; Kent
Senior Business Development Manager - Foodservice (New Business) 50,000- 60,000 + 8,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Benefits National Field-Based Role Are you a successful Foodservice Sales professional with a passion for winning new business? We're recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join one of the UK's leading fresh and chilled food suppliers. This is a genuine 100% new business role, giving you the freedom to build your own portfolio while being rewarded with an outstanding commission structure. What's on Offer? Salary up to 60,000 (more for exceptional candidates) 8,000 annual car allowance Uncapped commission - typical OTE 15K - 20K 500 annual Health & Wellbeing allowance Pension, private healthcare and additional benefits Flexible home-based location (regular travel to Bradford, Manchester and Slough) The Role Win new foodservice business across the UK. Develop relationships with hospitality, education, healthcare and contract catering customers. Work with chefs, buyers and decision-makers to deliver tailored fresh food solutions. Drive profitable sales growth and build long-term customer partnerships. What We're Looking For Proven success in foodservice sales and new business development . Experience selling fresh food (meat, fish, produce or chilled products). Strong commercial and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to exceed targets. If you're a high-performing foodservice sales professional looking for a role with genuine earning potential and the backing of a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you. WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Business Development Manager - Foodservice (New Business) 50,000- 60,000 + 8,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Benefits National Field-Based Role Are you a successful Foodservice Sales professional with a passion for winning new business? We're recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join one of the UK's leading fresh and chilled food suppliers. This is a genuine 100% new business role, giving you the freedom to build your own portfolio while being rewarded with an outstanding commission structure. What's on Offer? Salary up to 60,000 (more for exceptional candidates) 8,000 annual car allowance Uncapped commission - typical OTE 15K - 20K 500 annual Health & Wellbeing allowance Pension, private healthcare and additional benefits Flexible home-based location (regular travel to Bradford, Manchester and Slough) The Role Win new foodservice business across the UK. Develop relationships with hospitality, education, healthcare and contract catering customers. Work with chefs, buyers and decision-makers to deliver tailored fresh food solutions. Drive profitable sales growth and build long-term customer partnerships. What We're Looking For Proven success in foodservice sales and new business development . Experience selling fresh food (meat, fish, produce or chilled products). Strong commercial and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to exceed targets. If you're a high-performing foodservice sales professional looking for a role with genuine earning potential and the backing of a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you. WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
A rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a fresh produce category within a major UK grocery retail environment. Trading Manager - Fruit / Fresh Produce Yorkshire area Permanent Hybrid/onsite pattern: on-site four days per week Package: c. 55,000- 65,000 depending on experience + 5.7k cash allowance + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK grocery retailer with multiple Trading Manager vacancies across fresh fruit / produce categories. These are broad category ownership roles, covering the retail proposition, procurement strategy, supplier base, commercial performance and seasonal trading across key produce areas. You will be responsible for how your category performs commercially, how it is positioned for customers, how suppliers are selected and managed, and how seasonal movement, availability, quality, margin and price competitiveness are balanced. The core roles sit across fresh fruit categories, with scope varying by category area. One role may also include retail-side responsibility for a related seasonal grocery category, working closely with a separate specialist procurement team. This is a fast-paced, commercial role where decisions matter quickly. You will work closely with retail, procurement, supplier and grower-facing teams to keep the customer proposition and supply strategy joined up. Key Responsibilities Own the commercial performance of a fresh produce category, balancing sales, margin, availability, value and customer quality. Build and deliver category plans across range, pricing, promotions, supplier base and seasonal trading. Shape the procurement approach and supplier strategy for your core produce category. Manage seasonal plans, crop transitions, commodity movement and supply risk. Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and growers to make joined-up trading decisions. Use sales, margin, SKU and supplier data to identify opportunities and improve category performance. What We're Looking For You'll need a strong commercial background in fresh produce, fresh food, grocery trading, buying, procurement or fast-moving short-shelf-life categories. Fresh produce experience would be ideal, but the client is open to people coming from either the supplier side or retail side. You do not need to have done both from day one if you have the commercial judgement, pace and curiosity to learn the missing side. This could suit someone with experience as a Trading Manager, Buying Manager, Category Buyer, Commercial Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Produce Buyer or supplier-side Commercial Manager. You're likely to do well here if you enjoy pace, numbers, supplier conversations, seasonal complexity and taking ownership of commercial decisions. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants more than a narrow buying or procurement role. You'll have real ownership of a visible fresh produce category, with direct influence over retail performance, supplier strategy, customer value and seasonal execution. The role also offers meaningful exposure to growers, suppliers and international sourcing markets, with overseas travel expected around four to six times per year depending on category. The package includes salary, bonus, cash allowance and a strong wider benefits offering. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
A rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a fresh produce category within a major UK grocery retail environment. Trading Manager - Fruit / Fresh Produce Yorkshire area Permanent Hybrid/onsite pattern: on-site four days per week Package: c. 55,000- 65,000 depending on experience + 5.7k cash allowance + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK grocery retailer with multiple Trading Manager vacancies across fresh fruit / produce categories. These are broad category ownership roles, covering the retail proposition, procurement strategy, supplier base, commercial performance and seasonal trading across key produce areas. You will be responsible for how your category performs commercially, how it is positioned for customers, how suppliers are selected and managed, and how seasonal movement, availability, quality, margin and price competitiveness are balanced. The core roles sit across fresh fruit categories, with scope varying by category area. One role may also include retail-side responsibility for a related seasonal grocery category, working closely with a separate specialist procurement team. This is a fast-paced, commercial role where decisions matter quickly. You will work closely with retail, procurement, supplier and grower-facing teams to keep the customer proposition and supply strategy joined up. Key Responsibilities Own the commercial performance of a fresh produce category, balancing sales, margin, availability, value and customer quality. Build and deliver category plans across range, pricing, promotions, supplier base and seasonal trading. Shape the procurement approach and supplier strategy for your core produce category. Manage seasonal plans, crop transitions, commodity movement and supply risk. Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and growers to make joined-up trading decisions. Use sales, margin, SKU and supplier data to identify opportunities and improve category performance. What We're Looking For You'll need a strong commercial background in fresh produce, fresh food, grocery trading, buying, procurement or fast-moving short-shelf-life categories. Fresh produce experience would be ideal, but the client is open to people coming from either the supplier side or retail side. You do not need to have done both from day one if you have the commercial judgement, pace and curiosity to learn the missing side. This could suit someone with experience as a Trading Manager, Buying Manager, Category Buyer, Commercial Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Produce Buyer or supplier-side Commercial Manager. You're likely to do well here if you enjoy pace, numbers, supplier conversations, seasonal complexity and taking ownership of commercial decisions. Why Join? This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants more than a narrow buying or procurement role. You'll have real ownership of a visible fresh produce category, with direct influence over retail performance, supplier strategy, customer value and seasonal execution. The role also offers meaningful exposure to growers, suppliers and international sourcing markets, with overseas travel expected around four to six times per year depending on category. The package includes salary, bonus, cash allowance and a strong wider benefits offering. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you
A leading supplier within the fresh produce sector is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. This is a varied role, combining account management of existing retail customers with the opportunity to drive new business growth across wholesale, foodservice, and retail. The Role: Manage and develop existing retail accounts, building strong relationships with buyers and ensuring excellent service levels. Identify and convert new business opportunities across multiple channels. Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to meet customer needs. Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and customer demands. Balance account management responsibilities with proactive business development. The Person: Background in fresh produce (or closely related perishable categories). Experience in retail-facing roles, with proven success managing buyer relationships. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, results-driven mindset. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Able to thrive in a role that blends account management with business development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking fresh produce business at a time of continued growth.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
A leading supplier within the fresh produce sector is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. This is a varied role, combining account management of existing retail customers with the opportunity to drive new business growth across wholesale, foodservice, and retail. The Role: Manage and develop existing retail accounts, building strong relationships with buyers and ensuring excellent service levels. Identify and convert new business opportunities across multiple channels. Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to meet customer needs. Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and customer demands. Balance account management responsibilities with proactive business development. The Person: Background in fresh produce (or closely related perishable categories). Experience in retail-facing roles, with proven success managing buyer relationships. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, results-driven mindset. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Able to thrive in a role that blends account management with business development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking fresh produce business at a time of continued growth.
