Vickerstock in partnership with a well established Food manufacturing company.
About the Role: The Company Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure efficient operations and value for money.
The role involves strategic supplier management, market research, negotiation, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement processes.
The Company Buyer will manage procurement activities, build supplier relationships, and ensure continuity of supply for core business operations.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Buyer leverages market intelligence and strong negotiation skills to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Responsibilities: Purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services necessary for company operations.
Conduct research to identify and source quality suppliers, monitor market trends, and analyse pricing structures.
Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships to maximise value and ensure reliable delivery schedules.
Negotiate prices, contracts, terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers to optimise purchasing outcomes.
Monitor purchase orders, track inventory, and coordinate with warehousing and user departments to meet demand.
Manage inventory levels and minimise costs through effective planning and control.
Ensure supplier performance meets internal quality, environmental, and safety standards.
Resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and back-orders through communication with suppliers and internal teams.
Prepare reports on purchasing activities, conduct spend analysis and contribute to procurement policies.
Support the implementation of procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, compliance requirements, and company purchasing guidelines.
Qualifications: Recognised qualifications in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a procurement or buying capacity, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with commercial acumen for cost analysis and contract management.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, build stakeholder relationships, and manage suppliers.
Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently prioritise workload.
Understanding of supply chain management, purchasing/accounting software, and inventory control processes.
Required Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
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