Buyer
Posted a week ago by Alexander Steele
Our client, a leading food manufacturer has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to support their multiple UK business units in day-to-day procurement activities and to support with local and group purchasing projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships to optimise local site operations.
- Lead procurement activities in development projects, including sourcing, negotiation, and contractual agreements.
- Drive and support procurement standardization processes.
- Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and improvements within the purchasing process.
- Collate quotes for new raw materials and packaging.
Candidate requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications will be desirable.
- Proven buying experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills, comfortable with data analysis and deriving insights
- Advanced data management skills, especially in Excel
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis, and forecasting techniques
On offer:
- Basic salary will be circa £38K to £40K
- Pension + Bupa Health benefits
- 23 holidays + 8 bank holidays
- The role will be based in the northwest London area
- Hybrid remote working options (4 days in the office)
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- TMBuyer
- Job ID:
- 222176317
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