Are you a commercially astute Buyer looking for your next challenge?

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We’re hiring a Procurement Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-paced procurement team based in Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a commercially focused role where you’ll take ownership of sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to deliver the best quality, price, and lead times.

If you have a proven track record in procurement—ideally within the food industry—and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment, this could be the role for you.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Product Sourcing – Identify, evaluate, and source products that meet customer specifications while delivering optimal price, quality, and lead time
• Supplier Negotiations – Secure competitive commercial terms, including price, payment, and delivery schedules
• Ethical Sourcing – Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability policies
• Quality & Logistics – Liaise with logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries, manage imports, customs processes, and assist with quality control when needed
• Tender Management – Lead customer tenders and provide the Sales & Marketing team with accurate pricing, product data, and insights
• Order Management – Process and manage orders accurately, maintaining complete documentation in line with company procedures
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Work with the Demand Planner and Operations Director to meet stock availability and delivery targets
• Supplier Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while actively seeking new partnerships for cost-effectiveness, quality, and delivery improvements
• Customer Understanding – Develop a clear understanding of customer brands and their specific requirements

What’s required?

• Proven experience in a buying role, ideally in the food industry
• Strong track record in sourcing, negotiating, and supplier management
• Tenacious and determined, with a ‘can-do’ attitude towards problem-solving
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Confident with IT systems, particularly spreadsheets
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties, and delivery processes (beneficial)
• French or Spanish language skills (beneficial but not essential)

Personal profile:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Builds strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers

What’s in it for you?

• £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• A varied and commercially focused procurement role with autonomy to deliver results
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Do you think you fit the criteria?
Want to find out more about the role?
(ID 199)

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