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Senior Buyer

Michael Page (UK)

London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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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.
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