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Buyer, Food, South Yorkshire, Hybrid working

Employer
Focus Management Consultants Ltd
Location
South Yorkshire
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
23 Jun 2022

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Purchasing
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing
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Job Details



Great opportunity for an experienced Buyer to work for a rapidly growing food manufacturer in branded and own label products, supplying UK Retail and Foodservice.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a range of own label and branded products? My client is a progressive, well-respected global manufacturing business that supply UK Retail and Foodservice, due to business growth they have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join their team.

The Buyer role offers you the opportunity to spend your time;
  • Managing category spend for a range of ingredients and packaging
  • Acting as the procurement focal point for all in-scope categories
  • Managing supplier performance whilst gathering market intelligence and insights
  • Promoting best practice and efficiency within the function and the wider business through a collaborative approach


To be considered for the role my client asks that you;
  • Have a minimum of two years ingredient/packaging procurement experience
  • Are experienced in managing suppliers and building strong partnerships
  • Have the ability to drive insights from data to drive opportunities
  • Are a strong negotiator who is tenacious and results driven
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
  • Are organised and effective in driving change
  • Are proficient in the use of excel and business platforms such as Oracle
  • Have the ability to work in a matrix organisation


Preferred but not essential:-
  • CIPS qualification


In return the company offers a competitive salary plus bonus and holiday package along with the opportunity to grow and develop within this exciting business.

If you would like to be considered for the Buyer role please apply today with your CV.

REF. NAH45925

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

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