Senior Buyer

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services organization is seeking a Senior Buyer/Buyer to enhance their procurement department. The successful candidate will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost savings while working in a dynamic environment that values professional development and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Generous holiday leave

Inclusive and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage procurement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for food categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost savings

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer/Buyer (Food and Beverages) to join as established procurement department. The ideal candidate should be a team player, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, cost savings, and supplier relationship management.

Client Details

Our client is a large food services organisation, headquartered in Windsor. They work in a fast placed environment, offering a wide range of high quality food and beverage products for their clients.

Description

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for various food categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with NPD for new product launches.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and changes in the business services industry.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Profile

A successful Senior Buyer/Buyer should have:

• Experience in a food and beverage procurement.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of 40,000 to 50,000 per annum.
• Bonus and benefits
• An inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Generous holiday leave.