Buyer

Buyer - Food
Wembley (onsite)
£34,000-£40,000 per annum
  
We are working exclusively with a well-established, growing food manufacturing business based in Wembley to appoint a Buyer into their procurement team. This is an immediate start opportunity for someone who is ready to hit the ground running and take real ownership of a busy and varied category.
  
This is a hands-on buying role with genuine autonomy. You will manage a portfolio of 20 to 25 suppliers across food ingredients and commodities with a particular focus on nuts, pulses and related categories taking full ownership of those relationships from day one.
This is not a role where you will be micromanaged. They want someone who can operate independently, build strong supplier relationships, and keep everything running smoothly across pricing, admin and supply continuity.

The Role

Manage and develop relationships with 20 to 25 suppliers across nuts, pulses and food commodities
Negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs and service levels directly with suppliers
Maintain accurate and up to date pricing, lead times and availability data within internal systems
Generate and manage new product codes and support the onboarding of new suppliers
Support NPD activity by sourcing new or alternative raw materials and providing cost input
Manage the QA held stock process to achieve appropriate commercial outcomes
Monitor commodity markets, cost drivers and supply risks
Identify and deliver cost saving and value improvement initiatives
Work closely with Planning, Stock Control, Technical and QA teams to ensure continuity of supply and compliance
Support the Critical Path process to ensure new product launches are delivered on time
Take on projects as assigned and contribute to wider procurement team objectives   
What We're Looking For

2 to 5 years buying experience within food manufacturing or FMCG — essential
Proven experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing
Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload without close supervision
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost drivers and margin impact
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Strong Excel skills — confident with data manipulation
Power BI experience a bonus but not essential
Able to start immediately or at short notice