Buyer

Lime Talent; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique recherche un Buyer/Senior Buyer pour rejoindre son équipe de Procurement. Vous serez responsable du sourcing de produits, de la gestion des relations avec les fournisseurs et de l'assurance de la satisfaction client. Ce rôle vous permettra de travailler dans un environnement rapide et de contribuer à l'efficacité des opérations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience dans un rôle d'achat, idéalement dans l'industrie alimentaire.
• Esprit proactif et axé sur les solutions.
• Familiarité avec les processus d'expédition internationale est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Identifier et sourcer des produits selon les spécifications client.
• Négocier des conditions favorables avec les fournisseurs.
• Gérer les processus de livraison et de qualité.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Job description

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Location: Surrey (4 days office, 1 day WFH)

Package: £30k to 80k DOE

Our client is looking for a commercially minded and proactive Buyer/Senior Buyer to join their fast-paced Procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you’ll be responsible for sourcing quality products globally, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring customer needs are met efficiently and ethically.

Responsibilities:

• Product Sourcing: Identify and source products that align with customer specifications, ensuring optimal price, quality, and lead times.
• Supplier Negotiation: Secure favorable terms from suppliers, including pricing, payment, and delivery conditions.
• Logistics & Quality: Coordinate with logistics for timely delivery, oversee import/customs processes, and support quality control as needed.
• Tender Management: Manage customer tenders and provide Sales & Marketing with accurate pricing, product data, and insights.
• Order Processing: Maintain accurate order records in the processing system, ensuring full documentation compliance.
• Supplier Engagement: Continuously evaluate and engage suppliers to enhance cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a buying role, ideally within the food industry, with a proven track record in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong drive to succeed.
• Confident negotiator with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international shipping, duties, and delivery processes is an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in working with spreadsheets.