Materials & Services Buyer - Wilkin & Sons

Wilkin & Sons is a British food manufacturing business with a proud heritage, best known for producing some of the UK's most loved premium food brands. Due to continued investment and growth, we're looking to recruit a Materials & Services Buyer to join the Procurement team at their Tiptree site. This is a key role within the business, supporting operational continuity while driving value, supplier performance and cost efficiencies across materials and services. The Role Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the timely, cost-effective and compliant procurement of goods and services that support both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include: Supporting sourcing, negotiation and purchasing across a wide range of materials and services Managing purchase orders, invoices and supplier records through the ERP system Tracking deliveries to ensure on-time supply and minimise disruption Monitoring stock levels and recommending replenishment based on demand forecasts Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Conducting market research to identify trends, risks and cost-saving opportunities Evaluating supplier performance across quality, delivery, service and price Supporting compliance with internal procurement policies and external standards (e.g. BRC) Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the business What We're Looking For You don't need to tick every box, but the ideal candidate will bring a mix of strong organisation, communication and commercial awareness. Essential: Strong administration and organisational skills Confident communicator (written, verbal and face-to-face) Experience working with MS Office and handling data for analysis and reporting Previous experience using an ERP system A proactive, detail-driven and team-focused approach Desirable: Previous experience in a buying or procurement role Background within manufacturing, supply chain, retail or hospitality Advanced Excel or data analysis capability Experience working in a fast-paced procurement environment CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) Why Join Wilkin & Sons? Join a highly respected British food manufacturer with strong values and long-term vision Work in a collaborative, people-focused procurement team Gain exposure across a varied and interesting spend portfolio Opportunity to develop your procurement career within a stable and growing business Interested? For a confidential conversation click apply and contact James on: (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)