Food Buyer

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive bonus

CIPS Sponsorship

Job summary

A leading food brand in Greater London is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to manage the Procurement process and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, flexible working, and competitive bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle multiple tasks and prioritise.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the Procurement process from strategy definition to supplier relationship management.
• Monitor and rationalise the supplier base.
• Ensure team KPIs are met to deliver value and drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement/sourcing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

A leading food brand is looking to welcome a food Category Buyer to their team due to an internal promotion. This is an exciting opportunity, with clearly defined career pathways and progression opportunities to support you in your long-term career aspirations. This role is pivotal in implementing successful long-term improvement in Procurement, to maximise the best commercial results for the business. You will directly liaise with stakeholders, using your influence to address and meet the needs of your category. You will also collaborate with the rest of the Procurement team and other stakeholders to ensure success.

What the role involves

• Manage all stages of the Procurement process from strategy definition and creation to the tendering process and launch, all the way through to supplier relationship management and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and rationalising the supplier base.
• Ensure team KPIs are met to deliver value and drive cost savings.

The person we hope to find

• Experience in procurement/sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle multiple tasks and prioritise.
• Strong communication, and relationship management skills.

Salary and Benefits

Up to £40,000 per annum + flexible working + competitive bonus + CIPS Sponsorship

Role specifics

• Category Buyer – Food | Food Services Organisation
• 2 times per week in either Surrey, Cheshire or Leeds office.

Title

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain at Talent Drive

Base pay range – Direct message the job poster from Talent Drive | B Corp