Senior Buyer

Alexander Steele; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to support the purchasing process in the food industry. The role involves sourcing products to meet specifications, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in Buying/Purchasing and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, hybrid working options, and various benefits including a performance bonus.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Healthcare and Life Cover

23 leave days + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally in the food industry.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source products that meet customer specifications with the best price, lead-time, and quality.
• Negotiate best prices, payment terms, and deals from suppliers.
• Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin.
• Manage customer tenders and ensure relevant pricing is provided.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management

Job description

Overview

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with an award-winning food business supplying all major UK retailers and foodservice customers with both branded and own-label products.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to support all aspects of the purchasing process from identifying new suppliers, understanding market movements, and managing order placement.

On Offer

• Salary will be circa £40 000 to £45 000
• Performance Bonus
• Healthcare and Life Cover
• 23 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working (Fridays work from home)

Responsibilities

• You will source products that meet customer specifications and deliver the best combination of price, lead-time and quality.
• Utilise acquired skills to negotiate best prices, payment terms and deals from suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance by working in accordance with the Company's ethical sourcing policies.
• Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin through our order processing system.
• Manage customer tenders and ensure that Sales & Marketing have relevant pricing and data.

Candidate requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent will be preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally in the food industry.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial