Procurement Work, Jobs in Kent (with Salaries)

Global Logistics Procurement Manager
Westfalia Fruit —Kings Hill
- £70,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Partner - Procurement
ERA Group —Kings Hill
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4d
Buyer
DJ Civils Ltd —Canterbury
- £32,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Buyer
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Buyer
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Graduate/ Assistant Quantity Surveyor
C A Telecom UK Limited —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
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10d
Purchasing Manager
Scarab Sweepers Ltd —Tonbridge
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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3d
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR (PURCHASING) PART TIME
West Heath School —Sevenoaks
- £18,947 - £22,355 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Bids Officer
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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Buyer
Swegon UK & I —Whitstable
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
Project Accountant
South East Water —Snodland
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
2d
Contract Surveyor
Hill Group UK —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Employee discount
Estimator
289 Group —Maidstone
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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Apprenticeship - Buyer
TE Connectivity —Hastings
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Electrical Contracts Manager
Cream M&E Solutions —Faversham
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
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13d
Projects Customer Advisor
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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6d
Quantity Surveyor
Kier Group —Chatham
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Contracts
- Flexible schedule
4d
Procurement Apprentice
Forth Ports Group —Tilbury
- £21,127 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Quantity Surveyor – Data Centres
Emcor —Sevenoaks
- Full-time
- Sales
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Network Plus —Battle
- £30,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
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Global Logistics Procurement Manager

Westfalia Fruit
Kings Hill

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Job details

Full-time
£70,000 - £100,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Spanish
Succession planning
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Freight forwarding experience
3PL
Analysis skills
Partnership building
Supply chain and logistics experience
Supply chain management
Leadership

Full job description

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 Kings Hill, UK.

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.

Requirements

Essential

Significant logistics and supply chain experience within fresh produce, food or FMCG environments
Proven experience managing Pan European logistics operations across complex, multi country supply chains
Strong operational logistics background across warehousing, freight forwarding, international transport and distribution
Experience managing multimodal freight operations including ocean, road and air freight
Proven experience managing third party logistics providers, supplier performance and logistics tenders
Strong understanding of temperature controlled and time sensitive supply chains, including cold chain operations
Experience developing and optimising logistics networks to improve service, quality and cost performance
Strong knowledge of customs processes, import and export requirements and international logistics compliance
Strong analytical, financial and commercial capability, including experience using ERP systems and logistics reporting tools
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to operate across both strategic and operational levels

Desirable

Experience operating within global logistics or international supply chain environments beyond Europe
Experience within avocado, fresh produce or broader perishable goods sectors
Understanding of fruit ripening processes and shelf life considerations linked to logistics operations
Additional European language skills, particularly Spanish
Experience supporting sustainability and logistics efficiency initiatives
Exposure to logistics systems implementation, transport optimisation or supply chain digitalisation projects
Understanding of retail and wholesale customer fulfilment requirements within fresh food supply chains
Experience working within matrix or globally integrated organisations

Benefits

25 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
Discretionary Company Bonus
Free on-site parking
Company pension plan
Medicash cash plan
Life Insurance

Salary depends on skills and experience but our range is £70,000 - £100,000

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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