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Senior Buyer – ProcurementLocation: Reigate, SurreyReports to: Head of ProcurementSalary: up £60k and benefits

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Buyer/Senior Buyer to join our dynamic Procurementteam. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing high-qualityproducts from worldwide suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring we meet ourcustomers' needs efficiently and ethically. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone to makea significant impact in an international, fast-paced environment. Must have excellent administration andcommunication skills and be commercial in their approach.

Key Responsibilities:• Product Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and source products that meet customer specifications,while ensuring the best price, quality, and lead time.• Supplier Negotiations: Leverage your negotiation skills to secure the most favourable terms(price, payment terms, delivery schedules) from suppliers.• Ethical Sourcing Compliance: Ensure compliance with the company’s ethical sourcing policiesto maintain high ethical and sustainability standards• Quality Control & Logistics: Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure on-time delivery,manage importing, customs processes, and help with quality control where applicable.• Tender Management: Oversee customer tenders and ensure the Sales & Marketing team isequipped with relevant pricing, data, and product insights.• Order Management: Manage all associated admin via our order processing system, ensuringaccuracy and documentation compliance. Ensure that a full written documentation trail isavailable, in accordance with company requirements.• Cross-departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Demand Planner & OperationsDirector to meet stock availability and delivery targets.• Supplier Relationship Management: Regularly research and engage with new suppliers to drivecontinuous improvement in cost-effectiveness, quality, and delivery.• Customer Understanding: Deepen your understanding of our customers’ brands and theirrequirements

Skills & Experience:• Minimum of 3 years in a buying role (preferably in the food industry) with a proven track record ofsuccess in sourcing, negotiating, and supplier management.• ‘Can-do’ attitude and positive approach to problem solving• Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed• Strong negotiation and influencing skills• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial• Excellent planning and organisational skills.• Strong IT skills and equally confident with spreadsheets• French or Spanish beneficial but not a requirement

Renumeration Package• Competitive (up tp 60k DOE)• Discretionary and EOT bonus• Matched Pension contributions up to 5%• Healthcare and life cover• Work From Home 1 day per week after probation period (Fridays)• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service