Buyer

ProMatch Consultancy Limited; Alness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in food production seeks a Packaging & Ingredients Buyer in Scotland. The role involves managing purchasing and supplier relations to ensure efficient operations and support product development. Ideal for a Purchasing Assistant or someone with 1-2 years of procurement experience looking to advance their career. Competitive salary and employee-focused benefits are provided.

Benefits

Negotiable salary based on experience

30 days of annual leave

Pension scheme and life insurance

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym membership

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and scheduling of packaging and ingredients.
• Lead supplier tenders and support development of SLAs.
• Monitor and report on Ingredient Usage Variance and Purchase Price Variance.
• Support innovation and product development through market analysis.
• Drive systemisation and process improvement across procurement operations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented mindset

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in purchasing or related field

Job description

Overview

ProMatch is proud to be supporting a leading employee-owned food production business in the Highlands with the appointment of a Packaging & Ingredients Buyer. This is a key role within the Procurement team, acting as the interface between production and suppliers. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient supply of packaging and ingredients across the factory, while also managing a range of non-food contracts including office equipment, waste and utilities. This opportunity would suit a Purchasing Assistant looking to take the next step in their career, or someone with one to two years of buying or procurement experience eager to grow within a fast-paced, values-led environment.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on experience
• 30 days of annual leave, plus enhanced employee leave provisions
• Pension scheme and life insurance cover
• On-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme and gym membership
• Profit share scheme, subject to eligibility
• A supportive, employee-owned culture with a strong focus on wellbeing, development and shared success

What you'll be doing

• Managing all purchasing and scheduling of packaging, ingredients and other materials in line with production demands
• Leading supplier tenders and supporting the development of SLAs and supplier reviews
• Monitoring and reporting on Ingredient Usage Variance (IUV) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Supporting innovation and product development through market analysis and benchmarking
• Driving systemisation and process improvement across procurement operations
• Deputising for the Procurement Manager and supporting other Buyers as needed
• Collaborating with commercial and NPD teams to align stock levels with promotions and new product launches
• Ensuring quality standards are upheld, including capturing evidence of non-conforming materials

What you'll bring

• A relevant qualification in purchasing or a related field
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
• A collaborative approach and commitment to high standards of customer care

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that's shaping the future of responsible food production in the Highlands - ideal for someone looking to build on early career experience in buying and procurement.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and we'll follow up shortly