Assistant Procurement Manager

Bradley David Associates is recruiting on behalf of our client, for an Assistant Procurement Manager, a well-established and highly productive fresh produce office environment operating within a fast-paced, commercially driven supply chain, known for its hands-on culture, operational efficiency, and growth-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, source, and procure packaging, accessories, and warehouse supplies in line with operational demand.
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and contractors, including planning work schedules, supervising activities, and signing off completed jobs.
• Conduct daily fresh produce stock counts and closing stock procedures, reporting variances and findings to senior procurement leadership.
• Organise and process invoices and delivery notes for internal approval and accurate record-keeping.
• Support forward buying and procurement planning for central and regional operations, including deputising during management absence.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in packaging procurement, including UK and international sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of packaging legislation and compliance, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
• High level of attention to detail, organisation, and paperwork control.
• Hands-on, practical approach with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Desirable but not essential: experience driving a van and/or holding a forklift licence (training can be provided).

Working hours: 6.30am – 14.30pm, Monday – Friday

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please click apply to be contacted by a member of the team. You can also text your full name + ‘AssistantProcurementManager’ to 07510 408948