Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Uxbridge is hiring a Buyer - Indirects to manage supplier contracts and sourcing strategies. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with procurement experience. You will be responsible for identifying cost savings, improving supplier quality, and forecasting commodity trends. The position requires strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, and it operates in a supportive office environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buyer role - essential.
• A Procurement background with knowledge of Procurement processes and principles.
• Hold a driving license and flexible to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier contracts for areas of Indirects spend.
• Identify cost savings through spend analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop sourcing strategies for each sub-category.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality and service.
• Forecast and understand major commodity price trends.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Organised

Deadline-oriented

Education

Qualified in an accounting qualification such as AAT

Job description

My job

We're Hiring: Buyer - Indirects

Location: Uxbridge

Contract: Full Time (Office-based, 5 days a week)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a proactive mindset?

Pilgrim's group, is seeking a Buyer - Indirects to join our friendly and supportive team in Uxbridge. This is a strategically focused role with responsibility for the management of spend across a range of categories within the Indirects spend portfolio across the Group.

You will lead and act as a commercial representative working in a cross-functional environment, helping to deliver the Procurement Strategy and the 3-year rolling roadmap across the Pilgrim's European Group, ultimately delivering a robust and sustainable supply base. Ideal for someone with solid Buyer experience looking to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier contracts for areas of Indirects spend.
• Develop sourcing strategies for each sub-category.
• Carry out strategic sourcing exercises by working within cross functional teams to understand and define business requirements and deliver value-adding projects.
• Identify cost savings through spend analysis and benchmarking/tender processes, new technology, alternative suppliers, non-traditional sources v traditional sources etc.
• Utilise E-Procurement tool for managing tendering and benchmarking processes, including contract negotiations.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality and service through SRM programmes.
• Develop Risk Management & Business Continuity Plans with key suppliers.
• Rationalise the supplier network.
• Work on synergy programs globally in cross-functional teams.
• Support sites on supplier issues when appropriate and identify root cause and recommend solutions for implementation.
• Forecast and understand major commodity price trends.
• Communicate appropriately across the business, including the relevant market data, strategy, approved vendors, KPI data and success stories.
• Report cost savings on a monthly basis.
• Develop and maintain department purchasing processes.
• Deputise for Senior Buyer when required.
• Support the Senior Buyer - Indirects, generating system reports and providing analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Buyer role - essential
• A Procurement background, with knowledge of Procurement processes and principles.
• Qualified in an accounting qualification such as AAT - preferred
• Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solver
• Organised, detail-focused and confident working to deadlines
• Must be available to work 5 days per week in the office (Uxbridge location)
• Hold a driving license and flexible to travel as required.

Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim's, our values shape how we work every day. We value Availability, Humility, Discipline, Sincerity, Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination. If these values resonate with you, you'll feel right at home.

You'll be joining a team that's committed to accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement. In return, we offer a supportive work environment and the chance to grow and learn within a business that truly values its people.

Ready to Apply?

Apply with your CV today and we will get back to you!

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership