Seeking Senior Management Role – South East UK

This accomplished supply chain and buying professional brings more than two decades of hands-on leadership experience within the fresh produce and food packaging sectors. With a career built across multiple high-profile, fast-paced environments, she has developed a reputation for exceptional supplier management, strategic planning, and the ability to build high-performing purchasing and operational teams.

Their expertise spans end-to-end purchasing, demand and forecast planning, inventory control, and supplier performance management, combined with a deep understanding of retailer standards and technical compliance. With strong commercial instincts and the ability to balance cost, quality, availability and operational efficiency, they consistently delivered improvements in supply continuity, stock accuracy, and financial performance.

In their most recent senior role, they have held full commercial responsibility for a large and diverse packaging portfolio supplying the UK fresh produce sector. Here they led a newly formed buying team, guiding them from limited experience to a capable, reliable function. Has also embedded structured KPI frameworks, strengthened supplier relationships, reduced both obsolete stock and inventory-to-sales ratios, and contributed to wider operational strategy as part of the management team.

Throughout their career they have introduced new forecasting processes, delivered successful new product development launches, improved retailer artwork and specification workflows, negotiated rebates, and enhanced collaboration between commercial, supply chain, packhouse and warehouse operations. Their work has repeatedly resulted in improved stock availability, cost efficiencies, stronger supplier partnerships, and better operational outcomes across complex seasonal supply models.

Highly proficient with ERP systems and analytical tools such as Power BI, and is recognised for their meticulous approach, clear communication, and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. Alongside their technical strengths, they are known for a calm, structured leadership style centred on clarity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Now seeking their next challenge, they are looking for a senior management position in the South East where they can oversee strategic planning, purchasing, supplier development and supply-chain optimisation. With their deep sector experience, operational insight and proven leadership capability, they would be an asset to any organisation looking to enhance resilience, efficiency and long-term supply performance.

For introductions contact the Beanstalk.Global team on 01284 715055 or email info@beanstalk.global quoting Ref: 1026447.