Hybrid Senior Buyer – Food Manufacturing & Sourcing

b3 jobs ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled Buyer to handle procurement across multiple food manufacturing sites. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience. The ideal candidate has procurement experience in food manufacturing or FMCG, holds a degree and ideally working towards CIPS. This position involves developing category strategies, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating closely with various teams.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation, tendering and supplier management skills.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect procurement across food manufacturing sites.
• Develop and deliver category strategies across key spend areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability standards.

Skills

Procurement experience in food manufacturing or FMCG

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier management skills

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of food safety and quality standards

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Working toward CIPS

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled Buyer to handle procurement across multiple food manufacturing sites. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience. The ideal candidate has procurement experience in food manufacturing or FMCG, holds a degree and ideally working towards CIPS. This position involves developing category strategies, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating closely with various teams.