Purchasing Manager

Biscuiteers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35% staff discount

Daily breakfast provided

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff referral scheme

Birthday gifts

Annual staff party

Automatic pension contributions

Job summary

A creative baking company in Greater London is looking for a proactive procurement officer to optimize packaging solutions while maintaining quality and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in food procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for driving efficiencies. Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability, while benefiting from staff discounts and other perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years experience in procurement in a food manufacturing sector.
• Good knowledge of sourcing packing requirements for food products.
• Experience in food production or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape the look and feel of our products through packaging sourcing.
• Drive savings through negotiations and supplier optimization.
• Champions quality and sustainability in packaging.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

Knowledge of packaging solutions

Job description

What You’ll Do...

• Shape the look and feel of our products by sourcing packaging that’s practical, cost-effective, and on-brand.
• Drive savings and efficiencies through smart negotiations, cost avoidance, and supplier optimization.
• Champion quality and sustainability by ensuring all packaging meets our high standards and supports our environmental goals.
• Keep production moving by managing stock levels, lead times, and forward‑ordering strategies.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure responsiveness and reliability.
• Lead compliance and responsibility through supplier audits and Extended Producer Responsibility reporting.

What We’re Looking For...

• A proactive problem‑solver with strong negotiation skills.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in procurement in a food manufacturing sector.
• Good Knowledge of sourcing packing requirements and solutions for food products.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for sustainability.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience in food production or FMCG environments.
• Enthusiasm for the role and for Biscuiteers.
• A passion for quality, efficiency, and sustainability

Why You’ll Love Working Here...

• Be part of a creative, growing brand that values innovation and quality.
• Work in a collaborative, friendly team environment.
• Enjoy opportunities to make a real impact on cost savings, sustainability, and product excellence.

Why you’ll love it here…

• Shopping – 35% staff discount on all our beautiful products
• Food – Daily breakfast provided to keep you fuelled
• Travel – Cycle to Work Scheme available
• Bring your friends – Staff referral scheme with up to £500 reward
• Birthday treats – A gift to celebrate your special day
• Social life – Annual staff party, Christmas lunch, and Biscuiteer Awards
• The Future – Automatic pension contributions with ethical fund options

Ready to join us?

Apply today and help us deliver packaging solutions that are as beautiful as our biscuits!

What our team says about us…

“The business is at a really exciting juncture and there’s lots to get your teeth stuck into and lots of opportunity to develop.”

“A good place to learn in a fun, energetic environment with a knowledgeable and passionate team.”

“There are lots of great people within the business and collaboration happens cross departments.”

“I love being part of a team where everyone I work alongside is deeply committed and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do.”