Buyer

Buyer

Brent, London

Food Manufacturing

Major Recruitment is working alongside a Mediterranean food manufacturing business in the UK. We are looking to speak with Buyers for a full-time on-site position in Brent

As a Buyer, you will operate in line with the procurement strategy to enable the delivery of customer requirements. Working alongside the internal teams to negotiate prices with external suppliers, as part of a suitable service level agreement.

Key Responsibilities of a Buyer

• Maintain accurate price information in the business systems and inform the key stakeholders of changes.
• Measure supplier performance in the key areas of price, service, and quality, supporting planning/stock control to ensure continuity of supply.
• Monitor key markets, establishing competitive prices through negotiation and provide forecasts to maintain accurate business costings (for existing products and those in development).
• Identify savings opportunities and promote suitable action within the business to deliver price improvement plans.
• Understand and share the details of raw material availability, usage, shelf-life and MOQ to ensure feasibility for use within the business.
• Supporting NPD with sourcing new raw material
• Manage tenders and contract negotiations with suppliers.

Skills required to be a successful Buyer

• Buying experience in food manufacturing
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent motivational/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills enabling effective communication and data analysis.
• Computer literacy with strong Excel data manipulation capability.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.