Senior Buyer

Take ownership of end-to-end procurement across raw materials, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend within a food manufacturing business offering broad exposure and real operational influence. Senior Buyer Location: Northamptonshire Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus The Opportunity We're supporting a food manufacturing business to recruit a Senior Buyer to take ownership of operational procurement across raw materials, packaging, utilities, logistics, indirect spend, and elements of Capex. This is a broad and operationally hands-on procurement role, responsible for supplier management, contract management, and purchasing control across the site. Working closely with finance, production, technical, logistics, and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier performance, and wider business objectives. The role would suit an experienced FMCG procurement professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational buying with supplier management, process improvement, and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities Procure raw materials, packaging, services, utilities, logistics, and indirect spend in line with business requirements Manage sourcing activity, supplier tenders, negotiations, and contract agreements Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and contract data Support operational and strategic supplier relationship management Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, service, and delivery Support budget reporting, purchasing KPIs, and procurement analysis Maintain audit-ready procurement records and supplier documentation Work cross-functionally with operations, technical, finance, supply chain, and commercial teamsWhat We're Looking For Minimum 5 years procurement or buying experience within FMCG or food manufacturing Strong ERP/MRP systems capability and confidence managing purchasing data Strong Excel and analytical skills Experience managing suppliers across operational procurement categories Good understanding of purchasing contracts and commercial terms Organised, process-driven, and detail-focused approach Confident communicator able to work effectively across suppliers and internal teamsAdditional Information Site-based role, Monday to Friday Broad procurement exposure across direct and indirect spend categories Opportunity to support procurement process improvement and supplier governance Growing business with strong investment and operational growth plansBenefits Bonus potential Pension scheme Supportive and collaborative team environment Exposure across procurement, operations, and supply chainWhy Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a food manufacturing business in a broad procurement role with genuine ownership and variety. You'll gain exposure across multiple spend categories, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in strengthening procurement processes and supplier performance as the business continues to scale