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:
• Maintain accurate price and supplier information in business systems, ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed of changes.
• Monitor supplier performance in key areas such as pricing, service levels, and product quality.
• Work with planning and stock control to ensure continuity of supply.
• Keep an eye on global market trends and negotiate competitive prices, providing cost forecasts for both current and developing products.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through price improvement plans.
• Understand and communicate raw material usage, availability, shelf life, and minimum order quantities to support commercial feasibility.
• Support the New Product Development (NPD) team by sourcing new ingredients and raw materials.
• Manage supplier tenders and contract negotiations to secure the best terms and long-term value.
Why Join?
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive procurement team
• Work with a respected food manufacturer committed to sustainability and ingredient traceability
• Opportunity to influence the sourcing strategy of well-loved products seen in households nationwide
• Develop your career in a business that believes in investment, innovation, and people
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today!