Senior Buyer - Ingrediants

Your new company A growing international business in the search for a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is an excellent job for a commercially minded procurement professional to play a key role in sourcing products globally, developing supplier partnerships, and supporting a fast-paced supply chain operation. This role would suit an ambitious Buyer or Senior Buyer looking to broaden their procurement expertise within a dynamic and collaborative environment, where they can directly influence supplier performance, cost optimisation, and customer satisfaction. Your new role * Sourcing and evaluating products from global suppliers to meet customer requirements, ensuring optimum cost, quality and lead times. * Negotiating commercial agreements, pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers. * Ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards across the supply base. * Working closely with logistics and operations teams to support import activities, customs processes and on-time delivery performance. * Supporting customer tenders by providing pricing analysis, market insights and procurement data. * Managing purchase orders and procurement administration, maintaining accurate records and documentation. * Collaborating with demand planning and operational teams to ensure stock availability and supply continuity. * Identifying and onboarding new suppliers to drive value, innovation and continuous improvement. * Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance. Developing a strong understanding of customer requirements and market trends. What you'll need to succeed * Previous experience within FMCG, food, manufacturing, retail or a related product-based environment. * Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills. * Commercially astute with a proactive and solution-focused approach. * Excellent organisational, planning and time management capabilities. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Experience of international sourcing, imports and shipping processes would be advantageous. What you'll get in return * Competitive salary of £30,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. * Discretionary annual bonus scheme. * Private healthcare and life assurance. * Hybrid working (1 day per week from home following probation). * 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service. Opportunity to develop within a growing international procurement function. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk