Buyer - food manufacturing - hybrid

4 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Buyer - hybrid
to £50,000 DOE
Essex
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8795
The company
This company is a leading importer and supplier for the UK food sector - with 100's of products and representing numerous brands, they predominately supply into the UK wholesale market.
About the Buyer job
The purpose of your role will be to manage all day-to-day buying activities, develop strong relationships with sustainable suppliers and negotiate the best prices for the business ensuring product quality is achieved and maintained.
Key tasks
* Analyse market trends to develop and execute strategies for sales growth. Research and onboard new suppliers to find competitive rates, negotiate terms, and set up commercial contracts to optimise pricing and conditions.
* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring contractual compliance and performance. Support end-to-end procurement processes, including overseeing key food categories (e.g., ambient, frozen) and working on innovations like packaging efficiency for shared cost benefits.
* Monitor own trading performance through regular sales reports, budget tracking, and setting targets.
* Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives to introduce new products and expand categories effectively.
About You
To be successful within this role you are required to have food buying experience in either ambient, fresh/chilled and frozen categories within a food manufacturing setting.
More details
The Buyer job (ref:8795) is based in Essex and is paying up to £50,000 DOE according to your experience. Once established within the role, there will be flexibility of hybrid working, up to 2 days per week.
The site is near Colchester Essex and is commutable from Ipswich, Halstead & Braintree.
The package includes Free on-site parking, Staff Discount Card post probation providing 50% off at selected hotel stays plus 50% off food and further discounts for friends and close family members. Free food and access to a Benefits Reward Platform, virtual GP app, wellbeing hub and fitness/gym and nutrition app.
The working hours are Monday to Friday Office Hours.
Alternate job titles
Food Manufacturing Buying Jobs | Purchasing Jobs | Raw Materials Buyer | Ingredients Buyer | Procurement Jobs | Food Industry Jobs | Food Manufacturing Jobs | Remote Jobs | Hybrid Jobs



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