Specialist PROTEIN PURCHASING role for someone with experience in buying within Dairy, fish and Meat. You will have experience in dealing with suppliers, setting up new contracts and will be given the opportunity to hone your expertise in this valuable niche area. Title: PROTEIN (Fish/dairy/meat) Purchasing Manager Location: Hybrid role ( 3 days in the office in Buckinghamshire. UK) and flexible working hoursLanguage required: Fluent EnglishSector Food. Non profit Contract type: permanent roleSalary : up to circa £90,250 (comprised of base salary up to £75,000 + £7,500 bonus and car allowance of £7750 with free breakfast and lunch International travel required: Yes, occasional COMPANY DETAILS :Interesting and varied Protein purchasing role for anyone who has a specialist background within this area. Your role “sits” between your chosen suppliers and your clients and you will have direct personal contact with both.DutiesSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiate contract extensions or new contracts with existing suppliers of alternatives to meat, dairy or fish products Research sustainability and animal welfare issues before engaging with suppliersVisit suppliers across Europe and locally Research and locate new suppliers in Europe and GloballySourcing NPD itemsUndertake a risk analysis of this category Contract ManagementWork closely Legal and NPD teamsAnalyse financial quotations from suppliersEnsure that there is accurate allergen, ingredient and nutritional information across all itemsUndertake benchmarking research for clients RequirementsCar driver to visit suppliersAt least 5 years Protein Category experience