Senior Buyer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious SME organization is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement services for the food and hospitality sector. This remote role involves weekly travel to the West Midlands office and supplier sites. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sourcing, negotiation, and supply chain management, demonstrating excellent communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to enhancing procurement processes and supplier relationships, making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Starke Erfahrung im Einkauf im Lebensmittel- und Gastgewerbesektor.
• Erfolgreiche Verhandlungs- und Beschaffungsfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung des Einkaufs von Lebensmitteln im Gastgewerbe.
• Aufbau und Pflege von Beziehungen zu Lieferanten.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Management

Communication Skills

Job description

An ambitious SME organisation providing procurement services to the food and hospitality sector is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer. The role will be remotely based with weekly travel to the West Midlands office, as well as travel to suppliers and client sites.

Your new role

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing procurement of food within the hospitality sector. Key responsibilities include building and managing relationships with suppliers, monitoring key trends and pricing, negotiation, sourcing, supply chain management, supplier performance, and RFP and supplier selection. The Senior Buyer will also review procurement processes and make recommendations for improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you will be a Senior Buyer with strong experience in the food and hospitality sector. You should demonstrate success in sourcing, negotiation, supply chain management, and supplier management. The role requires being well-organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.