Buyer - food manufacturing

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Buyer
to £36,000
Reading, Berkshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8817
The company
An award-winning company driven by its innovation thanks to skilled chefs and designers, producing and providing high end goods for the UKs leading food manufacturers and retailers. Their passion for food and drive is exemplary.
About the Buyer job
This is a new role where you will ensure that the company purchases its raw materials, packaging and services efficiently, cost effectively and to the appropriate quality standards.
Key tasks
* Negotiate contracts with suppliers taking into consideration total cost and service.
* Forecast price & market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer/ supplier power.
* Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs & improve effectiveness.
* Manage vendor performance through vendor rating and act on poor performance.
* Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
About You
You will ideally already have buying experience and possibly looking to take the next step up. Previous experience within food manufacturing would also be great but other industries such as FMCG would be considered.
* Educated to degree level and ideally MCIPS qualified.
* Proficient with operating computer systems & Microsoft packages.
* Collaborative, accountable and happy to be a market expert.
* Project management skills, strong communicator, networking.
More details
The Buyer job is based in Reading, Berkshire and is paying up to £36,000 according to your experience.
The package includes 31 days holiday, employee assistance program, life insurance, sickness pay, company pension, free / discounted products as well as other benefits.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, office hours.
Alternate job titles
Buyer | Junior Buyer | Purchasing Assistant | Procurement | Sourcing | Food manufacturing Buying jobs
The site is located in Berkshire and is commutable from Swindon, Thatcham, Oxford, Slough and Southampton



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