Buyer

MorePeople; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a Buyer to join their growing team. The role involves sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing policies. Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement or supply chain and experience in the food industry. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally within the food industry.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties, and delivery processes would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source products meeting customer specifications while balancing price, lead-time, and quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and terms.
• Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing policies.
• Manage purchase orders and associated administration.
• Support customer tenders with accurate pricing data.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent

Job description

One of the UK's leading Food businesses has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join their growing team.

This role will support all aspects of the purchasing process from identifying new suppliers and understanding market movements, through to managing order placement and ensuring best value for the business.

Responsibilities

• Source products that meet customer specifications, delivering the best balance of price, lead-time, and quality.

• Negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure competitive prices, payment terms, and deals.

• Ensure full compliance by working within the company's ethical sourcing policies.

• Raise purchase orders and manage associated administration through the order processing system.

• Support customer tenders, ensuring Sales & Marketing have up-to-date pricing and data.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent preferred.

• Experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally within the food industry.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with a commercial mindset.

• Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of international shipping, duties, and delivery processes would be beneficial.