Buyer Consumer Goods I FMCG Iup 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 youll 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 youll 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 youll 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 Whats 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.