Senior Food Sourcing Manager
Ref: AS1979687
London, UK
£80,000
- Permanent
- Food Redistribution
- Donor Account Management
- Strategic Sourcing
About the candidate
An experienced food sourcing professional with over six years’ experience across food redistribution, donor account management and fresh produce supply. They have managed high-value donor relationships, built strong partnerships with local businesses and supported sourcing strategies that align food donations with community demand.
They bring a proactive, analytical and people-focused approach, with a strong track record of improving donor engagement, reporting processes and operational efficiency. Available to start in two weeks, they are seeking a permanent opportunity where they can continue driving impact across food sourcing and redistribution.
What makes them great?
- Improved Donor Retention: Introduced engagement strategies that increased donor retention by around 30%, helping to strengthen long-term food donation partnerships.
- Boosted Food Rescue Efficiency: Developed a reporting system that improved tracking of donation trends and contributed to around a 20% uplift in food rescue efficiency.
- Enhanced Order Accuracy: Streamlined communication between suppliers and clients in a fresh produce setting, supporting around a 15% improvement in order accuracy and customer feedback.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Food Sourcing: Experienced in managing donor portfolios and aligning food supply with community need across redistribution environments.
- Stakeholder & Account Management: Skilled at building long-term relationships with donors, suppliers, local businesses and internal teams.
- Reporting & Operational Insight: Confident using data and reporting to identify donation trends, improve visibility and support better decision-making.