An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join Cranswick at our site in Wembley.
Job Purpose:
* To operate in line with the Procurement strategy to enable the delivery of customer requirements.
* Working alongside the internal teams to negotiate prices with external suppliers, as part of a suitable service level agreement.
* Thorough commercial awareness, ensuring best value is achieved for the business whilst delivering the high standards of service and quality that are required.
Main Duties:
* Maintain accurate price information in the business systems and inform the key stakeholders of changes.
* Measure supplier performance in the key areas of price, service, and quality, supporting planning/stock control to ensure continuity of supply.
* Monitor key markets, establishing competitive prices through negotiation and provide forecasts to maintain accurate business costings (for existing products and those in development).
* Identify savings opportunities and promote suitable action within the business to deliver price improvement plans.
* Understand and share the details of raw material availability, usage, shelf‑life and MOQ to ensure feasibility for use within the business.
* Supporting NPD with sourcing new raw material.
* Manage tenders and contract negotiations with suppliers.
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:
* Education – preferably to A‑level (or equivalent standard), degree not essential based on industry experience.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
* Excellent motivational/interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Good literacy and numeracy skills enabling effective communication and data analysis.
* Computer literacy with strong Excel data manipulation capability.
* Ability to maintain records and write reports.
* Conscientious accuracy and eye for details.
* Previous experience in a buying role helpful, but not essential.
Salary to be discussed at interview stage.
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