Senior Buyer, Food Manufacturing

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Lincoln is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. This role involves overseeing key ingredient categories, ensuring continuous improvement, and collaborating closely with stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess significant buying experience in the food or FMCG sectors and ideally be CIPS qualified, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and self-motivation.

Benefits

Outstanding long-term progression opportunities

Employee care and support

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in the food or FMCG sector required.
• CIPS qualified or working towards it preferred.
• Strong personality and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for buying a variety of ingredients for the group.
• Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers for procurement needs.
• Play an integral part in Continuous Improvement and the NPD process.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Self-Motivated

Education

CIPS Qualification

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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.