Buyer

5 days ago

Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time £30,000 - £45,000 per year

Buyer – Consumer Goods I FMCG

up to £45,000 + Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Essex / North Essex region

Are you an ambitious Buyer ready to step up into a role with real ownership, influence, and strategic impact?

Do you want to join a growing procurement team where you'll help shape the future, build supplier relationships, and drive stability across a fast-paced FMCG supply chain?

An established and expanding manufacturer in North Essex is seeking a
Buyer
to join their procurement function at a pivotal time. Following strong business growth and recent team expansion, they are now investing further to strengthen their purchasing capability and support long-term strategic development.

This is an ideal next step for a driven Buyer looking for more responsibility, exposure to commodity markets, and the opportunity to directly impact margin, supply assurance, and procurement strategy.

What you'll be doing

  • Sourcing raw materials and packaging to agreed specifications
  • Building long-term supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost effectiveness & reliability
  • Negotiating pricing, contracts & commercial terms, including hedging linked to commodity markets and currency movements
  • Monitoring supplier performance using data tools & market benchmarks
  • Managing supply continuity, risks, quality issues and non-conformance
  • Supporting NPD sourcing requirements
  • Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Technical & Quality
  • Driving workflow and system improvements
  • Maintaining accurate supplier data, ensuring compliance, and managing procurement risk
  • Occasional travel to suppliers and countries of origin

What you'll bring

  • Experience in procurement or buying (ideally manufacturing or FMCG)
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Understanding of procurement processes, risk, compliance & market data
  • Experience using procurement/ERP systems (Mintec advantageous)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication & stakeholder management
  • International supplier experience is a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel when required

What's on offer

  • up to £45k salary
  • Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days from home
  • Growing team with real opportunities for development
  • Supportive environment with exposure to strategic procurement
  • A chance to make a visible impact in a transforming procurement function

If you're a proactive, commercially minded Buyer looking for the next step in your career — with real ownership, growth potential and variety — this could be the perfect opportunity.

Interested? Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.

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