Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer – Food Ingredients

(Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in food ingredients procurement? Are you looking to join a growing food manufacturer where you can make a real impact and develop your career?

Our client is an established and expanding food manufacturer seeking a Buyer to join their procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in sourcing high‑quality food ingredients, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Procuring a wide range of food ingredients to support production requirements.
• Managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving cost savings.
• Ensuring continuity of supply while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities to improve value and reduce risk.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Technical, NPD, and Quality teams to ensure business requirements are met.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Essential:
  Previous buying experience within the food manufacturing industry, specifically purchasing food ingredients.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, and service.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.