Senior Ingredients Buyer - Drive Ingredient Strategy

Consumer Hub; Swansea; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Ingredients Buyer to join their procurement team in South Wales. This role involves sourcing and negotiating a diverse range of food ingredients, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food procurement within complex manufacturing environments, strong negotiation skills, and a solutions-focused mindset. This position offers a chance to influence ingredient strategy in a growing, investment-driven business.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in food ingredients procurement, ideally in complex food manufacturing.
• Understanding of regulatory and quality expectations.
• Confidence in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate a wide portfolio of ingredients ensuring quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Manage contracts, performance, and track market movements.

Skills

Food ingredients procurement

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Strong organizational skills

Job description

A major UK food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Ingredients Buyer to join their procurement team in South Wales. This role involves sourcing and negotiating a diverse range of food ingredients, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food procurement within complex manufacturing environments, strong negotiation skills, and a solutions-focused mindset. This position offers a chance to influence ingredient strategy in a growing, investment-driven business.