The Role

Our Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) fleet is integral to the operational, logistical, and transportation sectors of our business.
By overseeing the procurement of equipment and services within the MHE category, this role supports our sites in balancing operational efficiency with safety, compliance, and cost control, helping deliver the organisation's wider strategic goals.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing procurement or fleet-related tender processes
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Commercially astute with the ability to analyse cost trends and drive efficiencies
• Confident presenting to Senior Leadership teams
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Online Benefits Hub
• Free On-Site Parking
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Culture

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end fleet tender process across our European estate
• Manage new and replacement fleet procurement activities
• Coordinate short-term rental requirements across sites
• Monitor and minimise out-of-contract costs
• Manage supplier relationships and act as the key point of escalation
• Support sites in maintaining fully operational and compliant fleets
• Monitor and evaluate costs to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Build and maintain KPI packs and present monthly progress reports to Senior Leadership teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to drive and maintain operational standards
• Share and support best practice across the wider business
• Support the wider Group Engineering team with ad-hoc tasks

Summary

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company, it's a place to grow your career, develop new skills, and make a meaningful impact while supporting operational excellence across our European sites.