Suzanne Webb

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Head of Perishable Buying & Supply Chain at Whole Foods Market

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Suzanne Webb is a commercial leader and Head of Perishable Buying & Supply Chain at Whole Foods Market, specializing in retail and food production. An alumna of the University of Southampton, she excels in strategic planning and P&L management. Colleagues describe her as a firm, fair, and customer-focused leader who is great at building strategies.

Suzanne is deeply passionate about sustainable and responsible sourcing, with a core mission of nourishing people and the planet. This commitment is demonstrated through her work in developing ethical supply chains that directly benefit agricultural workers and smallholder farmers, a focus she has maintained throughout her career.

She once personally initiated a project to get closer to smallholder farmers in her companys supply chain to better understand and solve their challenges.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Ethical Sourcing
She expresses great pride in her company's Code of Conduct and has a history of leading projects to improve financial security and communication for farmers in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Transformation
Her current role involves leading supply chain business transformation and logistics negotiations. She has a proven track record of improving lead times and reducing food waste.
Sustainable Agriculture
Her professional headline and social media activity consistently highlight her passion for sourcing sustainably and nourishing the planet through responsible retail practices.

Media Appearances

Suzanne has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Head of Perishable Buying & Supply Chain at Whole Foods Market
8-2021 - 9-2022
Head of Buying - Produce, Meat & Seafood at Whole Foods Market
7-2019 - 8-2021
Head of Buying - Produce & Floral at Whole Foods Market
2019 - 2019
Head of Buying at EAT.
2018 - 2019
Trading Manager - Fresh Foods at Marks and Spencer

Education

1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Science from University of Southampton

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Exp : 28 Location : London Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Perishable Buying & Supply Chain at Whole Foods Market
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Insights For Selling To Suzanne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Suzanne is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Suzanne

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Suzanne move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Suzanne take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Suzanne

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