Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

Focus Management Consultants; Bourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team in the food manufacturing sector. The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to elevate their career by managing key ingredient categories and collaborating closely with suppliers and stakeholders. As part of a reputable multi-site business known for its commitment to quality and innovation, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement and supporting the new product development process. If you are self-motivated and excel at building relationships, this is a great chance to make a significant impact while enjoying outstanding long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within food or FMCG sectors is essential.
• CIPS qualification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of key ingredient categories for the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Buying experience in food sector

Relationship building

Continuous Improvement

Self-motivated

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

Location: Lincolnshire

Great opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer as a Senior Buyer looking after some key ingredient categories. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to take the next step up to a Senior Buyer within a leading food manufacturing business. Working as part of a large procurement team, you’ll be responsible for buying a variety of ingredients for the group.

As a Senior Buyer, you will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to understand the needs of the business’ customers, looking at areas of Continuous Improvement and playing an integral part of the NPD process.

You will need to have previous buying experience gained within the food or FMCG sector and ideally be CIPS qualified or working towards it. Personality is key within the business, and you will need to be self-motivated, great at building long-term relationships, and a real ambassador of procurement within the business.

My client is a leading multi-site business with a reputation for quality and innovation. They reward and look after employees well and offer outstanding long-term opportunities for progression.

To apply, please send your CV through to me, Hannah, today.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Manufacturing
• Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• Baked Goods Manufacturing