Senior Buyer – Food: Strategic Sourcing & ESG Impact

Belazu Ingredient Company; Greenford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greenford is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance procurement activities and drive strategic sourcing. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, experience in food manufacturing, and enjoy mentoring others. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, a pension plan, and a performance-based bonus structure.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced procurement role, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Sharp negotiating skills with strong supplier management ability.
• Data-savvy and comfortable with cost and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies.
• Manage supplier evaluation, selection, and contract management.
• Negotiate market-beating contract terms with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Greenford is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance procurement activities and drive strategic sourcing. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, experience in food manufacturing, and enjoy mentoring others. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, a pension plan, and a performance-based bonus structure.