Buyer (Dairy) - Fast Growing Food & Drinks Manufacturing

This role gives you hands‑on responsibility for managing a key ingredients category - Dairy & Fats, ensuring competitive sourcing, strong supplier relationships and reliable supply. You'll work closely with teams across the business to support quality, cost and innovation in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established, fast‑growing food and drinks manufacturer recognised for its commitment to quality, craft and continuous innovation. Operating in a fast‑moving environment with a strong reputation across the industry, they combine traditional expertise with modern thinking and a clear focus on sustainability, delivering products that stand out for their flavour, consistency and attention to detail.

Description

Responsibilities will include:

Manage day‑to‑day sourcing and purchasing of key dairy and fats ingredients, ensuring cost‑effective and reliable supply.
Build strong supplier relationships to support quality, service and ongoing value improvements.
Monitor market trends, pricing and availability to inform buying decisions and reduce risk.
Work closely with Production, Technical and NPD teams to ensure ingredients meet operational and product requirements.Profile

The successful candidate:

Brings proven experience in buying dairy ingredients, preferably within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.

Commercially aware with strong analytical skills and an interest in global market trends.
Confident in managing suppliers, building strong relationships and ensuring reliable, quality supply.
Proactive, curious and collaborative, thriving in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional FMCG environmentJob Offer

Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
Permanent position based in London.
Opportunities to work within a reputable FMCG organisation.
Potential for professional growth and career development.
Hybrid working (4 days in office)If you are passionate about procurement and have a strong background in the FMCG industry, apply today to take the next step in your career