Senior Buyer/Buying Manager

My client is a well-established FMCG business servicing Foodservice & Retailers looking to develop it's Purchasing team with a Senior Buyer / Buying Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the buying of all Poultry, Ingredients and Packaging
• Manage all aspects of supplier management within the company
• Consistently source high quality products as required within acceptable lead times and at competitive price.
• Proactively Manager supplier performance
• Be a proactive and constructive member of the Management Team, supporting, maintenance and development of the company’s values and market growth.
• Negotiation of contracts to maximise Cost savings while maintaining service deliver

Skills and Qualifications:

• CIPS qualified (or working towards)
• Buying experience within Food manufacturing is essential
• Proven track record of adding value to the bottom line in everything you do and be able to make sound business decisions
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong supplier relationships
• A truly commercial individual able to demonstrate excellent negotiation skills
• A proven track record of Purchasing within the retail / food service market
• Highly analytical and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, and to identify potential risks

For further detail please contact Andrew Jackson on 0161 833 0181 or email andrew.jackson@drnewitt.com