Buyer – Hybrid

Posted by km on Mar 25, 2024 in All Sectors | 0 comments

Buyer – Hybrid
£30,000 to £36,000 + package
Slough, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Oxford, Aylesbury, Watford, region around HP15.

This innovation and customer focussed business supplies food ingredients to the drinks, food and nutrition sectors including the plant based and vegan space. They invest in people and believe in developing people for mutual benefit. They are profitable and continue to grow through the provision of healthier, tastier and more sustainable foods.

You’ll be part of a procurement team working closely with existing suppliers as well as sourcing new suppliers. Negotiating terms to ensure raw materials are purchased on time and budget to maximise efficiency where possible. Be able to anticipate potential challenges and take advantage of opportunities.

This is a key role within the wider company and you will work closely with various internal departments as well as with external parties.

If you are an experienced purchasing assistant looking to step up or currently in a buying job looking for a broader role, then this is a great opportunity for you!

Experience/qualifications

• Buying experience within an FMCG, material, component, food and/or equivalent manufacturing environment.
• Ideally CIPS or degree and/or relevant experience qualified.
• Positive with other people.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise and make decisions using data e.g. forecasting and trends.
• Able to collaborate with people across the wider business.
• Great written and oral communication skills.
• Able to organise time and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and database use.

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to dw@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk today or call me on 07880 572755
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