Specialist food PURCHASING/BUYER role for someone with experience in buying for a VEGAN or vegetarian consumer profile. You will have experience in dealing with suppliers of alternatives to meat, dairy or fish .The trend away from eating animal products is growing and you will be able to harness your expertise and knowledge in a highly commercial environment and become the category expert in an in-demand area. Title:PROTEIN (VEGAN) Purchasing ManagerLocation: Hybrid role ( 3 days in the office in Buckinghamshire. UK) and flexible working hoursLanguage required: Fluent EnglishSector Food. Non profit & sustainability Contract type: permanent roleSalary : up to circa 76,400(comprised of base salary up to 70,000 + 6,400 bonus and free breakfast and lunchInternational travel required: Yes, occasionalCOMPANY DETAILS :Interesting and varied purchasing role for anyone who has a specialist background within VEGAN or VEGETARIAN foods and an understanding of the available food alternatives to animal products .Your role “sits” between your chosen suppliers and your clients and you will have direct personal contact with both.DutiesSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiate contract extensions or new contracts with existing suppliers of alternatives to meat, dairy or fish productsResearch sustainability and animal welfare issues before engaging with suppliersVisit suppliers across Europe and locally Research and locate new suppliers in Europe and GloballySourcing NPD itemsUndertake a risk analysis of this categoryContract ManagementWork closely Legal and NPD teamsAnalyse financial quotations from suppliersEnsure that there is accurate allergen, ingredient and nutritional information across all itemsUndertake benchmarking research for clientsRequirementsCar driver to visit suppliersAt least 5 years Protein Category experienceA genuine passion for moving the bar away from the consumption of animal products, towards alternative food sources