Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Lincoln is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage key ingredient categories. The position involves working with stakeholders and suppliers to enhance procurement processes and ensure quality. CIPS qualification is preferred, along with relevant buying experience in the food or FMCG sectors. The company offers excellent career progression opportunities and values strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience is essential.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it is preferred.
• Strong relationship building and motivational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for buying ingredients for the group.
• Work closely with stakeholders to meet customer needs.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and NPD process.

Skills

Buying experience in food or FMCG sector

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

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 play 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, be great at building long-term relationships, and be a real ambassador of procurement within the business.

My client are 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.