Junior Buyer

Hey We’re Huel and we’re pleased to meet you We're going to start by talking about our exciting new Junior Buyer position, but if you'd like the quick low down on us first including our growth story then just head to the bottom of this page

**The role**:
As a **Junior Buyer** at Huel, you'll be key in ensuring we are sourcing the right
product, for the right price, from reliable suppliers who share and uphold our core values. You'll be someone with sharp instincts, a love for all things supply chain and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. No day is the same, but here's an insight in to what you'll cover day to day:

- **Developing and implementing a procurement strategy** - taking Huel’s ingredient portfolio to the next level
- **Cross functional collaboration**: Working closely with the NPD and technical teams to understand what materials they need to produce the best product
- **Supplier relationship management**; building on existing supplier relationships and striking up successful new ones
- **Monitoring supplier's technical, ethical and sustainability standards**
- **Cost negotiation**:

- **Working closely with the Materials Planning Team** - ensuring we have appropriate material availability
- **Mentoring and coaching** supporting other members of the procurement team with their development
- **Leading on procurement projects**

Not yet convinced it's the role for you? Well, then you can click **HERE** to read a more detailed job description and learn about the team

**What we're looking for in you**:
We are looking for a bright Junior Buyer, with at least **3-4 years experience** in a procurement or buying position. Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is an added bonus Flexibility is key, things can change quite quickly here at Huel so we are looking for an adaptable individual with super communication skills. You will also spend time coaching and developing the team, some experience doing this in a previous role is great, but not a deal breaker

**What do we offer in return?**:
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits that are tastier than our Salted Caramel Black Edition (and trust us, that’s saying something)

Flexible Friday - We aim to finish early on a Friday when all our work is completed for a longer weekend

30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

Hybrid working - We spend Mondays and Thursdays in the office together, plus one additional office day of your choice. The remaining two days can be worked from home.

Free Huel to keep you going

️ 2 weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere One week in the Summer and one week at Christmas

Dog friendly. If you've seen Daddy Day Care the movie, that's basically HQ but for doggo's

Paid Volunteering Days

️ Free on-site gym with free classes, and we will give you your own nutrition plan

Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by **Self-Space**.**

Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Huel Academy

Quarterly events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

**So what next?**:
**We are Hueligans**:
We're all made up of our Huel DNA, but what makes us unique is our individual differences. We've created a culture of belonging and we celebrate the diversity our Hueligans add to our teams. We encourage authenticity, different views, and new ideas to enable us to create products that our customers around the world enjoy and love. Read more about our culture here.