Overview
Category Buyer role at Huel. Based at our Tring HQ within the Global Sourcing Team, part of the wider operations function that manages Huel's entire supply chain. This role focuses on the packaging category, building supply chains that run smoothly, sourcing the right packaging products at the right price from suppliers we can trust, while upholding Huel values and high standards.
Responsibilities
* Strategic sourcing: Build and deliver sourcing strategies that support Huel's global goals, leading the tendering process for your categories.
* Commercial impact: Negotiate competitive costs for packaging and merchandise, always looking for opportunities to deliver savings and value.
* Packaging quality: Lead improvements in packaging performance to support both our third-party manufacturers and our Milton Keynes factory. By tackling packaging issues and reducing complaints, help keep operations smooth and customers happy. This is a high-impact area with plenty of opportunity for you to make a real difference.
* Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with teams across NPD, Technical, Marketing, Sustainability, Production and Planning to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
* Sustainability focus: Ensure packaging meets Huel's high standards for sustainability and ethics, while staying compliant with current and upcoming legislation across markets.
* Technical expertise: Build knowledge with suppliers and provide expert support on packaging-related queries from internal teams and co-manufacturing partners.
* Supplier performance: Set and track quarterly KPIs to evaluate supplier performance, and work closely with partners to drive continuous improvement.
* Problem-solving: Collaborate with Technical to resolve packaging non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are in place to prevent repeat issues.
* Regulatory compliance: Stay on top of packaging regulations (UK, EU, US, and Asia), leading projects needed to stay compliant.
What we're looking for in you
* Ideally, some experience (roughly 1–2 years) in buying or procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
* Commercially minded: you have a good commercial acumen and a passion for sustainability.
* Brand proud: enthusiastic about Huel and our products, ready to represent us confidently with suppliers.
* Curious and technical: eager to dig into product details and build up technical know-how.
* Flexible and adaptable: able to move fast, handle shifting priorities, and collaborate across a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive and detail-focused: take initiative, spot opportunities, and ensure the small things are done right.
* A great communicator: skilled at building strong relationships, getting the best from colleagues and suppliers, and managing expectations.
* Comfortable with ambiguity: don’t wait for perfect clarity—take responsibility and make things happen.
* Analytical: confident working with data, with strong skills in Google Sheets or similar.
What we offer in return
* Hybrid working: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office; remaining two days optionally from home.
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Free Huel to keep you going.
* Two weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere.
* Dog-friendly office.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Free on-site gym with free classes and a personal nutrition plan.
* Free on-site wellness area with infrared saunas and an ice bath.
* Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by Self Space.
* Private medical and health insurance for you and loved ones, including life insurance up to 4x salary.
* Electric car scheme with onsite charging; cycle to work scheme.
* Enhanced family leave; workplace nursery scheme.
* Huel Academy and paid employee referral scheme.
* Biannual events to celebrate success.
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