Junior Agriculture Manager

Junior Agriculture Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 68231 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sainsbury's

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Implement Sainsbury's Agriculture Strategy and engage with suppliers to drive sustainability.
  • Company: Sainsbury's is committed to sustainable sourcing and improving agricultural practices.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to shape sustainable sourcing practices and contribute to animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
  • Other info: Role requires travel to supplier locations and a valid UK driving licence.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in agricultural supply chains and drive meaningful change.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Agriculture or related field, with experience in the agricultural sector.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 68231 £ per year.

Joining us as an Agriculture Manager at Sainsbury's offers a unique and impactful opportunity to shape our sustainable sourcing practices. As a key player in our organisation, you will have the chance to drive positive change in animal welfare, environmental sustainability, commercial viability, and product quality. With a focus on building strong relationships with our trusted farming partners and external stakeholders, you will help align our initiatives with broader industry goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in embedding agriculture priorities within category planning and joint business plans, driving meaningful change throughout our organisation. This role offers a platform to make a real difference and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for our agricultural supply chains.

As an Agriculture Manager, you'll work collaboratively across the business and our value chains to implement Sainsbury's Agriculture Strategy for your areas of work. This includes sourcing policy, delivery of our Plan for Better sustainability commitments, innovation, supply chain resilience and security of supply, as well as our commercial Win In Food strategy. To achieve this, you'll engage and influence the Sainsbury's commercial and technical teams, our supplier partners & farmers as well as other external bodies.

As an Agriculture Manager at Sainsbury's, you are an experienced professional with a deep understanding of sustainable sourcing practices in the agricultural industry. With your background in agriculture and ideally a relevant degree, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help shape the company's strategies and initiatives. Your exceptional communication skills allow you to effectively engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, including our trusted farming partners, industry organisations, and regulatory bodies. Your collaborative approach and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams ensure the successful implementation of sustainable agricultural practices throughout our supply chains. By championing animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and product quality, you play a pivotal role in driving meaningful change and shaping the future of agriculture at Sainsbury's.

Essential Criteria:
  • Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related subject, or demonstrable experience in the agricultural industry, evidencing technical knowledge and sector understanding
  • Demonstrable experience within the agricultural sector, ideally including livestock, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of agricultural supply chains, with the ability to apply this knowledge to inform decision-making
  • Strong knowledge of the UK agriculture sector, including market dynamics and industry considerations
  • Willingness and ability to travel to supplier locations, including holding a valid UK driving licence.

Junior Agriculture Manager employer: Sainsbury's

Join Sainsbury's in London, where you can influence sustainable sourcing practices. Enjoy a role that champions animal welfare and environmental sustainability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance agricultural supply chains.

Sainsbury's

Contact Details:

Sainsbury's Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Junior Agriculture Manager

Sustainable Sourcing Practices
Agricultural Knowledge
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Commercial Awareness
Supply Chain Management