Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Bourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to advance their career while managing key ingredient categories. You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, focusing on Continuous Improvement and contributing to the New Product Development (NPD) process. This leading multi-site business is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, providing a supportive environment that values employee growth and offers excellent long-term career progression. If you're self-motivated and passionate about procurement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in the food or FMCG sector.
• CIPS qualified or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of key ingredient categories for the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers for customer needs.

Skills

Buying experience in food sector

Relationship building

Continuous Improvement

NPD process involvement

Education

CIPS qualification

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Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing, Bourne

Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

Bourne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

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 in 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.