Buyer – Consumer Goods I FMCG I up to £45,000 + Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Braintree, Essex / North Essex region
* Are you an ambitious Buyer ready to step up into a role with real ownership, influence, and strategic impact?
* Do you want to join a growing procurement team where you’ll help shape the future, build supplier relationships, and drive purchasing stability across a fast-paced FMCG supply chain?
An established and expanding manufacturer in North Essex is seeking a Buyer to join their procurement function at a pivotal time. Following strong business growth and recent team expansion, our client is investing further to strengthen their purchasing capability and support long-term strategic development. This is an ideal next step for a driven Buyer or Purchasing professional seeking more responsibility, exposure to commodity markets, and the opportunity to impact margin, supply assurance, and procurement strategy directly.
What you’ll be doing
* As the Senior Buyer, you will be sourcing raw materials and packaging to agreed specifications.
* Building long-term supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost effectiveness & reliability
* Negotiating pricing, contracts & commercial terms, including hedging linked to commodity markets and currency movements
* Monitoring supplier performance using data tools & market benchmarks
* Managing supply continuity, risks, quality issues and non-conformance
* Supporting NPD sourcing requirements
* Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Technical & Quality
* Driving procurement workflow and system improvements
* Maintaining accurate supplier data, ensuring compliance, and managing procurement risk
* Occasional travel to suppliers and countries of origin
What you’ll bring
* Experience in procurement, buying, purchasing, or supply chain (ideally manufacturing or FMCG)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Understanding of procurement processes, risk, compliance & market data
* Experience using procurement/ERP systems (Mintec advantageous)
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
* Excellent communication & stakeholder management
* International supplier experience is a strong advantage
* Willingness to travel when required
What’s on offer
* up to £45k salary
* Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days from home
* Growing team with real opportunities for development
* Supportive environment with exposure to strategic procurement
* A chance to make a visible impact in a transforming procurement function
If you're a proactive, commercially minded Purchasing Manager or Buyer looking for the next step in your career — with real ownership, growth potential and variety — this could be the perfect opportunity.
Interested? Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.
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