Dairy & Chocolate Buyer

The Bread Factory; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh bread daily

50% discount at GAIL's

40% off at The Bread Factory

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in London is seeking a Dairy & Chocolate Buyer to oversee the procurement lifecycle, ensuring quality and competitive pricing in dairy and chocolate sourcing. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and a passion for sustainability. The role includes a full-time commitment and offers benefits like discounts and 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in dairy, chocolate, or related food categories.
• Ability to track market trends and supplier performance.
• Experience building supplier relationships and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement lifecycle including supplier selection and performance.
• Build relationships with dairy and chocolate suppliers.
• Monitor and review supplier KPIs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of global commodity markets

Supplier relationship building

Strategic presentation skills

Proactive approach

Passion for sustainability

Job description

Job title

Dairy & Chocolate Buyer at The Bread Factory

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers. We seek the next Dairy and Chocolate Buyer to join our team.

We Care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care about Each Other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care about Community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste, while continuing to provide nutritious high-quality food.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle: market research, competitive pricing, supplier selection, contracts, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy and chocolate suppliers, ensuring quality, service, and competitive pricing.
• Stay up to date with global dairy and cocoa supply markets, developing sourcing strategies that balance cost, efficiency, and risk.
• Retender supplier agreements in line with crop calendars and seasonal trends.
• Monitor and review supplier KPIs to ensure agreed standards for price, quality, and service are met.
• Collaborate with NPD and Marketing to source ingredients for new product launches and ongoing innovation.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Finance, Technical, Sales, and Operations to align procurement goals with business needs.
• Continuously monitor and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring efficiency and consistency.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have:

• Proven experience in procurement as a Buyer, ideally within dairy, chocolate, or related food categories.
• A strong analytical mindset with the ability to track market trends and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of global commodity markets and trading environments.
• Building supplier relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Presenting strategies, insights, and performance reviews to senior leaders.
• A curious, commercial, and proactive approach to procurement.
• A passion for efficiency, sustainability, and delivering value to the business.

What’s in it for you:

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discounts and savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution, Product Management, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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