Buyer - Ingredients
Michael Page
- Thatcham, Berkshire
- £36,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and oversee all procurement activities within the department, across a range of ingredients and food products.
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
- Proven experience as a buyer in the FMCG industry.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation and networking abilities.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- A supportive and collaborative work culture.