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Senior Buyer
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Exciting Opportunity: Permanent Senior Buyer Role in FMCG Company - Based in Newhaven - Salary up to £40,000
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Buyer to join a growing FMCG business located in Newhaven. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to the company's success by overseeing direct procurement of raw materials and supporting broader category management as the business expands.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG environment, with experience at a senior buyer or purchasing manager level.
Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include:
Develop and implement global procurement strategies for raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with central purchasing, negotiate supplier contracts, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and sourcing innovations to stay ahead
Lead and mentor the purchasing team, setting goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Work closely with R&D and marketing to align procurement with product development and branding objectives.
Manage supply chain efficiency through supplier performance evaluation, risk mitigation, inventory oversight, and ensuring timely delivery of components.
Person Specification of the Senior Buyer:
Prior experience in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG environment
Proven ability to mentor or manage a team effectively - essential
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify challenges early and seek effective solutions
Highly motivated and driven, with a strong desire for professional growth and advancement
Salary
Up to £40k
This position requires full on-site presence
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, procurement specialist, procurement lead, buying lead, procurement team leader or procurement supervisorBefore You Apply
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