Global Logistics Procurement Manager
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- Kings Hill, Wielka Brytania
- Wielka Brytania
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Global Logistics Procurement Manager at Westfalia Fruit: Kings Hill, Wielka Brytania, Wielka Brytania; Hybrydowo; Pełny etat; Lead; Logistyka, transport i magazyn. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Kings Hill, Wielka Brytania, Wielka Brytania, Hybrydowo
- Role classification: Logistyka, transport i magazyn, Pełny etat, Lead
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-27.
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Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Global Logistics Procurement Manager to join our team in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Logistics Manager to lead and optimise our end-to-end logistics operations across the fresh produce supply chain. Based in our Head Office in Kings Hill, Kent, this role is critical in ensuring the seamless, efficient, and sustainable movement of product from grower source through to retail and wholesale customers.
Working closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Sourcing & Operations, and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in delivering best-in-class service, protecting product freshness and quality, and driving operational excellence across inbound, internal, and outbound logistics activities.
The successful candidate will bring strong logistics expertise, strategic thinking, and proven leadership capability, with the ability to build high-performing partnerships and teams while continuously improving cost, service, resilience, and customer satisfaction across the network.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute logistics strategies that support business growth, service excellence, product quality, and sustainability goals.
- Design and continuously optimise the end-to-end logistics network from grower origins to distribution hubs and customer delivery points.
- Oversee all transport operations including ocean freight, port handling, warehousing, road transport, and final-mile delivery while ensuring cold chain integrity.
- Manage inbound, internal, and outbound freight flows with focus on cost efficiency, service levels, timeliness, and product quality.
- Implement robust logistics processes, risk mitigation, and contingency plans to minimise disruptions and protect service continuity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Finance teams to align supply, customer demand, and logistics performance.
- Lead selection, negotiation, and performance management of 3PLs, carriers, shipping lines, and warehouse partners, driving continuous improvement and long-term partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with international transport regulations, customs requirements, and sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and packaging efficiency.
- Monitor logistics KPIs, supplier risks, budgets, and commercial terms to optimise operational and financial performance.
- Build and lead a high-performing logistics team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, succession planning, and talent development.