At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement management of fertiliser portfolio and monitor market trends for growth opportunities.
- Company: Join one of the UK's leading farm procurement cooperatives focused on delivering value to farmers.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, an 8% employer pension contribution, and free daily lunch.
- Other info: Hybrid working model allows one day from home each week.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to influence the future direction of agricultural procurement.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in fertiliser procurement with strong technical and commercial knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced fertiliser procurement professional with strong commercial acumen, industry expertise and a passion for delivering value to farmers and rural businesses? We're looking for a dynamic Fertiliser Procurement Manager to join our Agricultural Inputs team and play a pivotal role in driving growth, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering outstanding service to our Members. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agricultural environment, enjoys building lasting relationships and wants to influence the future direction of one of the UK's leading farm procurement cooperatives.
About the Role
You will lead the procurement management of our fertiliser portfolio, ensuring Members receive competitive pricing, exceptional service and access to innovative solutions. Working closely with suppliers, Members and internal stakeholders, you'll identify growth opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and contribute to the ongoing success of the Agricultural Inputs team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and industry developments to drive informed purchasing decisions and identify new opportunities for growth.
- Build trusted relationships with Members, understanding their needs and providing solutions that support their businesses.
- Drive Member engagement, business growth and long-term commitment through exceptional service and expertise.
- Act as a key link between Members and Suppliers, ensuring clear communication and mutual value.
- Contribute to business planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, helping to shape strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate across procurement categories to identify opportunities, share expertise, and maximise business potential.
- Lead, coach and develop your team, fostering a positive, high-performing culture aligned with our values.
- Drive accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence while supporting individual development and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
- FACTS Qualified with extensive experience in fertiliser procurement.
- Strong technical and commercial knowledge of the fertiliser sector, with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Experience managing supplier and key account relationships, budgets and business performance.
- Previous people management experience, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, networking, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
Benefits
- 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
- 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each year's service by an additional day, up to 4 extra days
- Have your birthday off as an extra day’s holiday, if it falls on your working day
- Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
- AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
- Life assurance (2 x salary)
- Private Health Insurance (available as an optional employee‑paid benefit)
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary Sacrifice car scheme
- Hybrid working (1 day working from home per week)
- Free onsite parking
Fertiliser Procurement Manager in Norwich employer: AF (The AF Group)
The company is a leading farm procurement cooperative in the UK, dedicated to supporting farmers and rural businesses. Employees enjoy benefits like a generous pension contribution and additional holiday for service years. The team values collaboration and continuous improvement, fostering a high-performing culture.
