Buyer / Procurement (Food Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday (Increases to 36)

Bonus

Generous Holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited has a great opportunity for a Buyer / Procurement professional in the food manufacturing sector near Cambridge, with commutable to Great Gransden. The role offers a salary of £42,000 plus a Monday to Friday pattern, bonus potential, and generous holiday entitlements.

You will oversee the procurement process, liaising with senior management to hit budgets and deadlines, and you will shadow senior staff to develop your capability in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/buyer roles.
• Strong numerical and reporting skills.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, issue and movement of materials.
• Coordinate with senior management to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement background

Computer literacy

Job description

Buyer / Procurement (Food Manufacturing)

Great Gransden

£42,000 + Monday to Friday + Bonus + 30 Days Holiday (Increases to 36 Days) + Generous Holiday + Pay and Role Progression

Are you from a procurement or buyer background looking for the opportunity to develop within an industry leading organisation?

Do you want to work for an industry leader that has fantastic staff retention due to their progression, training and regular pay reviews?

This company have built a prominent position within a leading food manufacturing business. Based over multiple sites, the company's growth over three decades has been quick and consistent. Striving to deliver exceptional services on a foundation of professionalism, the prioritise excellence and development.

This role will involve a range of duties that make up the day-to-day running of the buyer / procurement department, with a large amount of shadowing to assist development. With a mixture of responsibilities, written and verbal communication skills are essential to deliver accurate reports and keep the team up to date.

The Role:

• Oversea the receipt, storage, issue and movement of materials
• Liaise with senior management to make sure budgets and deadlines are hit
• Negotiate with suppliers

The Person:

• Procurement or Buyer background
• Computer literate
• Commutable to Great Gransden Cambridge

Job Reference: BBBH27554

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.