Senior buyer

Take ownership of end-to-end procurement across raw materials, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend within a food manufacturing business offering broad exposure and real operational influence. Senior Buyer Location: Northamptonshire Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus The Opportunity We're supporting a food manufacturing business to recruit a Senior Buyer to take ownership of operational procurement across raw materials, packaging, utilities, logistics, indirect spend, and elements of Capex. This is a broad and operationally hands-on procurement role, responsible for supplier management, contract management, and purchasing control across the site. Working closely with finance, production, technical, logistics, and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier performance, and wider business objectives. The role would suit an experienced FMCG procurement professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational buying with supplier management, process improvement, and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities Procure raw materials, packaging, services, utilities, logistics, and indirect spend in line with business requirements Manage sourcing activity, supplier tenders, negotiations, and contract agreements Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and contract data...