Dairy Buyer

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading UK Food manufacturer to recruit for a Dairy Buyer.

Main purpose of the job

Retender supplier agreements as required, considering crop calendars and seasonality
Monitor KPIs for suppliers such as quality, price, delivery reliability, and service levels
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Take command of supplier negotiations, selections, and contract management
Work closely with NPD and Marketing teams to source new products for launches
Monitor and mitigate procurement risks, aiming to achieve cost-efficiency while maintaining quality and consistency
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost savings and risk
Retender supplier agreements
Job Requirements

Deep understanding of global economics, commodity markets and trading environments
Experience buying specifically in dairy ingredients or similar categories
Previous experience within food manufacturing is ideal
Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changes as required

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days from home
Free company products
Employee discounts
Free parking

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position