Buyer - Directs x 3

Beaumont Select; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food business in London is seeking a Buyer to manage sourcing and negotiations on finished foods and ingredients. You will optimize procurement strategies while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strategic procurement experience in the food sector and excellent negotiation skills. This position requires 4 days in-office work with the flexibility of working from home on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food, FMCG, or finished goods industry.
• Proven track record in managing global suppliers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Select and manage suppliers ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Negotiation and influencing skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

IT skills and proficiency with spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a newly created Buyer position within a global purchasing operation for an established food business with a supplier base spanning 16 countries across the Far East, North Africa and South America.

As the Buyer, you will lead sourcing and negotiation on the range of finished foods and ingredients. You will establish excellent relationships with the niche supply base, coordinate robust and efficient supply chains, and develop procurement strategies that align with the wider business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Select and manage suppliers through identification, evaluation, quality control, and risk assessment, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement global procurement strategies, optimise cost through negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing.
• Negotiate best prices, payment terms, and deals from suppliers.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strategic procurement experience, ideally within the food, FMCG or finished goods industry.
• Experience managing global suppliers, driving value and supply chain efficiency, building healthy relationships and ensuring continuous flow.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with spreadsheets.

Details

Our client is based in Surrey and requires 4 days in the office per week, with Fridays work-from-home.

Application

Please use the site buttons to apply. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please call Craig Gallagher on [phone].