Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food manufacturer is seeking a Buyer in Leyland. This role is essential for maximizing purchasing effectiveness and fostering supplier relationships. Candidates should have at least two years of related experience and skills in negotiation and communication. The position offers hybrid working and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced annual leave. Join us to contribute to our legacy of quality and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Free life assurance

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Free pizzas

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a similar purchasing role.
• Experience in an FMCG international environment preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft computer packages.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Purchasing Department's contribution through effective purchasing.
• Negotiate and create sustainable supplier contracts.
• Maintain up-to-date information on pricing and terms.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Communications

Analytical skills

Planning and organizing

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Experience in a similar role

Degree relevant to Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer

Purchasing | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don’t you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Do you love pizza, and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK's favourite pizza? Then carry on reading!

Why join Dr. Oetker?

We care about people and offer well‑paid long‑term permanent jobs with lots of benefits and opportunities to train and develop. We are as proud of our hard‑working friendly culture as we are of the fantastic market‑leading pizzas we make.

What’s the role?

The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our state‑of‑the‑art production facility and play a key role working alongside our teams who are proudly making the Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town brands.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Have the responsibility for maximizing the Purchasing Department’s contribution to company profitability through effective purchasing (operational and tactical) and continued improvement in supplier performance.
• Work closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business, executing purchasing processes, ensuring operational supply of raw materials, whilst always seeking opportunities to improve our competitive position.
• Provide information to support the company’s costing and budgeting needs in a timely fashion.
• Negotiate and create sustainable supplier contracts and agreements.
• Review performance with relevant suppliers in terms of quality, delivery and reliability.
• Maintain the information systems, ensuring all relevant information including prices, lead times, payment terms and terms and conditions are accurate and up to date.
• A fantastic opportunity to be part of an international purchasing team.

Who we are looking for?

To help shape our future you will ideally have a minimum of two years experience working in a similar role, preferably within an FMCG international environment. You will PW be comfortable with using Microsoft computer packages, ideally with experience in SAP.

A confident communicator with a personable and professional manner, you will have the ability to interact and relate to all levels of stakeholders and to build strong trusted working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers alike. Proven negotiating skills would be of great advantage.

The ability to work within a rapidly changing environment is key, as is the ability to work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines. You are someone with an analytical and systematic approach to working, with an exceptional eye for detail and excellent planning and organisational skills.

What do we offer? Here’s the list of our fantastic benefits…

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increases with service
• Hybrid working
• Free life assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced pension scheme with 6% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Health care cash plan scheme (BUPA)
• Annual healthy heart MOTs
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave
• Employee loyalty scheme recognising length‑of‑service:u milestones at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 years and beyond
• Free pizzas
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar and snack machines
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit
• Free on‑site parking (number of electronic charging points available)
• Free Wi‑Fi in restaurant
• Employee referral scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here you’ll want to bring your friends and family
• Regular employee forums ensuring all employees have a voice
• Incentivised employee suggestion and recognition schemes мешавад
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test vouchers

We look forward to your online application. Just click the “Apply now” button, and you’re good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal‑opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, or identity.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited