Job Description
Are you passionate about sourcing the finest ingredients that help create top-quality food products? Do you have a sharp eye for supplier performance, cost control, and legislation around buying and importing food ingredients?
A leading food manufacturer with a reputation for excellence and innovation is looking for a Field to Fork Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the journey from sourcing ingredients across the globe to delivering delicious, finished products to their customers.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Maintain accurate price and supplier information in business systems, ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed of changes.
2. Monitor supplier performance in key areas such as pricing, service levels, and product quality.
3. Work with planning and stock control to ensure continuity of supply.
4. Keep an eye on global market trends and negotiate competitive prices, providing cost forecasts for both current and developing products.
5. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through price improvement plans.
6. Understand and communicate raw material usage, availability, shelf life, and minimum order quantities to support commercial feasibility.
7. Support the New Product Development (NPD) team by sourcing new ingredients and ...