At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement for frozen and fresh food, optimising processes and supply chains.
- Company: Join PandaFresh, a dynamic Asian grocery delivery company serving overseas Chinese communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to shape procurement strategies.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team with potential for future leadership roles.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the food industry while developing your career in procurement.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in procurement with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Responsible for managing procurement activities across frozen and fresh food categories, while building and optimising procurement processes and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the UK food market, supplier resources, commercial negotiation skills, and the ability to drive cost optimisation and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of end-to-end procurement management for frozen and fresh food categories, and establish procurement processes and supply chain systems.
- Source and maintain high-quality supplier resources, conduct supplier development and commercial negotiations, and ensure stable supply with competitive costs.
- Develop category sourcing strategies and procurement plans, managing costs, inventory, and product quality to support business growth.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, pricing changes, and product opportunities to continuously optimise procurement decisions.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to ensure efficient procurement execution and supply chain coordination.
- Lead the establishment and management of the procurement team as the business continues to scale.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, Marketing, or related fields are preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in frozen food, fresh food, FMCG, grocery, or related categories, with strong understanding of the food supply chain and supplier network.
- Strong supplier resources and proven experience in supplier sourcing, business development, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in cost control, inventory management, and procurement optimisation.
- Strong market insight, product development capability, adaptability, and independent working ability.
- Basic knowledge of commercial, legal, and financial principles is preferred.
- Hands-on and self-motivated working style; comfortable with building business processes from zero to one, able to work under pressure, with potential for future team management.
PandaFresh is a subsidiary of HungryPanda. It is an Asian grocery delivery company dedicated to serving overseas Chinese communities, operating both dark stores and retail shops. We stock thousands of specialty products from China and across Asia, selling through the PandaFresh app and offline physical stores.
Procurement Manager (Frozen/Fresh Food) in London employer: HungryPanda
PandaFresh is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the procurement of frozen and fresh food categories. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and efficiency, alongside competitive benefits tailored to support our team members. Located in a vibrant community, our employees enjoy unique opportunities to engage with diverse suppliers and contribute to the success of a rapidly growing company dedicated to serving overseas Chinese communities.
