Senior Indirect Buyer – Packaging (Hybrid, UK)

Valeo Foods; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Senior Buyer for the Indirect category to join their team. This role offers hybrid working options based in either Norwich or York. The successful candidate will have significant experience in sourcing packaging and at least 5 years in procurement, responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost objectives are achieved. Excellent career opportunities and benefits are offered, including a matched pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sourcing packaging.
• At least 5 years of experience within a procurement function.
• Knowledge of world-class category management and sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

• Influence projects to achieve objectives and competitive advantage.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supply chain risks.
• Support procurement manager in evaluating category expenditures.

Skills

Strategic sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Results orientation

Education

Graduate qualification preferred

Job description

A leading food company is seeking a Senior Buyer for the Indirect category to join their team. This role offers hybrid working options based in either Norwich or York. The successful candidate will have significant experience in sourcing packaging and at least 5 years in procurement, responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost objectives are achieved. Excellent career opportunities and benefits are offered, including a matched pension scheme and discounts.