Sofina Foods Europe
Senior Customer Agriculture Manager
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Summary
Influence the future of agriculture by building partnerships that drive sustainability, innovation, and long-term resilience.
Additional Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
The Role
Our new Senior Agriculture Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture at Sofina Foods. This newly created position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen customer and producer relationships, and lead the continued development of Sofina Connect, our industry-leading partnership programme.
Working across customers, farmers, and internal teams, you'll develop collaborative solutions that improve sustainability, animal welfare, and supply chain resilience. Whether you're engaging with producers on-farm, partnering with major retail customers, or identifying opportunities for innovation, you'll have a direct impact on the future of food production.
Your Key Responsibilities
Working closely with Agriculture, Commercial, Sustainability, and Operations teams, you will:
- Lead the ongoing development of the Sofina Connect programme across its six strategic pillars.
- Build strong partnerships with customers, farmers, and industry stakeholders.
- Develop governance, reporting, and performance measures to maximise programme impact.
- Act as the primary contact for customer engagement, programme reviews, and communications.
- Support producers in driving continuous improvement across sustainability, welfare, and resilience.
- Lead the onboarding of new suppliers, including contracts, compliance, and data-sharing processes.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the programme in line with customer expectations and industry trends.
- Represent Sofina at customer meetings, supplier visits, and industry events.
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The Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced agricultural professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and creating practical solutions that benefit everyone across the supply chain.
You'll Have
- Experience within agriculture, livestock production, or agri-food supply chains.
- Strong knowledge of pig production and modern agricultural challenges.
- Experience managing complex programmes, projects, or customer partnerships.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness with a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Confidence analysing data and turning insight into action.
- The ability to influence at all levels and build long-term collaborative partnerships.
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why Sofina Foods?
This is a unique opportunity to shape a role from the ground up and influence the future of agriculture within one of Europe's leading food businesses.
You'll have the freedom to build meaningful partnerships, develop innovative programmes, and deliver real value for customers, producers, and the wider supply chain. If you're passionate about sustainable agriculture, collaborative working, and making a lasting impact from farm to fork, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.
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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.
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, Day Shift, No Weekends
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5793BR
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