Average Buyer salary in Nottingham

Job Title: Buyer Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Location: Leicestershire Working Model: HybridThe Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join their international Manufacturing client on a full time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a medium sized procurement department. As a Buyer, you will manage your own portfolio of categories and be responsible for the below daily responsibilities: - Order management. - Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers - Completing tendering stages and risk assessments for either new supplier onboarding or product launches. - Having a strong understanding of the market to understand market trends, gaps in the market and competitor analysis. - Stakeholder and supplier management -Ensure service levels, quality control and lead times are to the highest standards. - Analysing supplier spends and performance against agreed SLA's to identify improvement opportunities and maximise relationships. - Coordinating with key stakeholders during new product launches to ensure a smooth transition from concept through to delivery. - Handling any escalated complaints or issues from the stock control department and resolving promptly ensuring the customer is satisfied with the end outcome. The successful Buyer will ideally have experience working within a fast paced and demanding manufacturing environment. You will be confident understanding your departments financial objectives and identifying opportunities to improve categories profitability. It is essential that you: - Have the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels. - Are a true team player and supportive to the wider department in busy and demanding periods. - Confidence in pushing back and negotiating. - Thrive when taking ownership of your role and getting job satisfaction on completion of projects. - Strong analytical skills and making data focused decisions. If you are interested in progressing an application forward, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV.

My client is a growing business in the food industry, specializing in sourcing high-quality ingredients for bakeries and food manufacturers. The team is small but ambitious, and they're looking for someone who wants to be part of something that can scale and thrive.As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other raw materials from suppliers across the globe. You will play a key role in building strong supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, and staying ahead of market trends. Key Responsibilities Source and purchase ingredients for bakeries and food manufacturers, focusing on nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and related products.Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers worldwide.Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.Monitor global market trends and provide regular updates and insights to the team.Identify new sourcing opportunities and proactively seek out innovative suppliers.Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively.Attend industry events and meet suppliers to strengthen partnerships. Requirements Proven experience in ingredient sourcing within the food industry (preferably for bakeries or food manufacturers).Strong knowledge of global supply chains and commodity markets.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.Proactive, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a growing business.Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.Comfortable with international supplier engagement and occasional travel. APPLY NOW!

We are a growing business in the food industry, specializing in sourcing high-quality ingredients for bakeries and food manufacturers. Our team is small but ambitious, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of something that can scale and thrive. Role OverviewAs a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other raw materials from suppliers across the globe. You will play a key role in building strong supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, and staying ahead of market trends. Key Responsibilities Source and purchase ingredients for bakeries and food manufacturers, focusing on nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and related products.Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers worldwide.Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.Monitor global market trends and provide regular updates and insights to the team.Identify new sourcing opportunities and proactively seek out innovative suppliers.Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively.Attend industry events and meet suppliers to strengthen partnerships. Requirements Proven experience in ingredient sourcing within the food industry (preferably for bakeries or food manufacturers).Strong knowledge of global supply chains and commodity markets.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.Proactive, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a growing business.Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.Comfortable with international supplier engagement and occasional travel. What We Offer Competitive salary (open for the right candidate).Flexible working options (full-time or part-time).Opportunity to grow with the business and shape its future.Collaborative and supportive team environment.