Buyer

Talent Guardian is partnering with a growing FMCG manufacturing business in Camberley to recruit a Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual who enjoys working at pace, building strong stakeholder relationships and taking ownership of purchasing and stock management activities.
 
Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability of raw materials, packaging and finished goods to support production and customer demand. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to manage stock levels, support purchasing decisions and drive operational efficiency.
 
Roles and responsibilities: 

Manage the procurement of raw materials, packaging and finished goods, ensuring availability to support production plans and customer demand.
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate system administration.
Monitor stock levels, demand forecasts, supplier lead times and inventory holdings to optimise stock availability and minimise risk.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against quality, service, availability and cost KPIs.
Support supplier negotiations, tenders and cost-saving initiatives, helping to drive commercial performance and margin improvement.
Work closely with Finance, Operations, Production and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing activity with business requirements.
Resolve supplier and supply chain issues quickly and effectively, identifying alternative suppliers where required.
Analyse purchasing, stock and supplier performance data, producing reports and insights to support decision-making.
Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, supplier performance and operational effectiveness.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, stock management and supply chain operations.
What We're Looking For

Previous buying, procurement or purchasing experience.
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing or another stock-led environment.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
Commercial awareness with confidence challenging costs and supporting negotiations.
Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to take ownership and solve problems. What's in it for You?

Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
Exposure to senior stakeholders and key commercial projects.
A fast-paced environment where your contribution will have a genuine impact.
Career development opportunities within a growing procurement and supply chain function. If you're an ambitious Buyer looking for your next challenge within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you