Senior Buyer

The Basic Ingredients Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basic Ingredients Ltd is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee sourcing and supplier management at their King's Cross office in London. This mid-senior level role focuses on cost management, product compliance, and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and relevant food industry certifications, supporting the company’s growth and commitment to quality standards.

Benefits

Personal Development Fund: £2,000 per year

Incentive Pay after probation period

Year-End Bonus based on P&L

Free Supply of Emma Basic Products

Private Health Insurance

Commuting Support for train fare

Qualifications

• Strong cost control capabilities and advanced negotiation skills.
• Rapid learning and research ability in specific food categories.
• Proven track record in purchasing Cheddar Cheese.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers for high-quality products.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Skills

Cost control

Negotiation

Research

Decision making

Education

BRCGS, CIPs, HACCP Level 3 certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Basic Ingredients Ltd

Position: Senior Buyer

Location: Office based, King’s Cross, London

Key Responsibilities

1.Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and secure reliable suppliers that deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring food safety, consistency, and cost efficiency.

2.Supplier Risk Assessment, Approval & Performance Monitoring: Lead supplier risk assessments, manage approval processes, and conduct ongoing performance reviews to ensure compliance and strong supplier partnerships.

3.Product Testing & Compliance: Organize internal product inspections and external laboratory testing in line with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) timelines.

4.Stock control & Inventory optimization: Authorize POs, oversee stock levels, minimize write-offs, lead the weekly stock planning meeting (Tuesdays, 9:00 AM) and annual stock take.

5.Cost Management: Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies that deliver savings while supporting category margin targets and overall business growth.

6.Compliance & Food Safety: Ensure all food products meet GFSI-recognized standards for safety, legality, authenticity, and quality. Guarantee full regulatory compliance for product content and labelling across all selling markets.

7.Product Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPD and EPD initiatives to drive innovation and respond to evolving market demands.

8.Market Intelligence: Stay up to date on market trends, price fluctuations, and competitor activity to inform strategic buying decisions.

9.KPI Delivery: Meet or exceed key buyer performance indicators (KPIs), particularly on areas related to cost & compliance.

Key Skills & Experience

1Strong cost control capabilities and advanced negotiation skills.

2Rapid learning and research ability to quickly become an expert in a specific food category — including market trends, supplier dynamics, and product specifications. Proven track record in purchasing Cheddar Cheese.

3Fast, confident decision-making with meticulous attention to detail.

4BRCGS, CIPs, HACCP Level 3 certification for food manufacturing.

5Proficient in ERP system for efficient supply chain and procurement management.

6Bilingual: fluent in either of these languages: Dutch, French, German, Korean, Vietnamese

What We Offer

2.Personal Development Fund: £2,000 per year for professional training, personal well-being, or work-related skills (e.g. Endurance Strength training, Dutch, etc).

4.Incentive Pay: To be introduced upon successful completion of the probation period. Paid monthly.

5.Year-End Bonus: Based on company P&L and individual achievements.

7.Free Supply of Emma Basic Products

8.Private Health Insurance: Provided after the probation period fully funded by the company.

9.Commuting Support: Coverage for reasonable train fare and lunch expense.

Application

Submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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