Senior Buyer

Description:

Take ownership of end-to-end procurement across raw materials, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend within a food manufacturing business offering broad exposure and real operational influence.

Senior Buyer
Location: Northamptonshire
Working Pattern: Onsite, Monday to Friday
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus

The Opportunity
We're supporting a food manufacturing business to recruit a Senior Buyer to take ownership of operational procurement across raw materials, packaging, utilities, logistics, indirect spend, and elements of Capex.

This is a broad and operationally hands-on procurement role, responsible for supplier management, contract management, and purchasing control across the site. Working closely with finance, production, technical, logistics, and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier performance, and wider business objectives.

The role would suit an experienced FMCG procurement professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day operational buying with supplier management, process improvement, and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Procure raw materials, packaging, services, utilities, logistics, and indirect spend in line with business requirements
Manage sourcing activity, supplier tenders, negotiations, and contract agreements
Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and contract data
Support operational and strategic supplier relationship management
Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, service, and delivery
Support budget reporting, purchasing KPIs, and procurement analysis
Maintain audit-ready procurement records and supplier documentation
Work cross-functionally with operations, technical, finance, supply chain, and commercial teamsWhat We're Looking For

Minimum 5 years procurement or buying experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Strong ERP/MRP systems capability and confidence managing purchasing data
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Experience managing suppliers across operational procurement categories
Good understanding of purchasing contracts and commercial terms
Organised, process-driven, and detail-focused approach
Confident communicator able to work effectively across suppliers and internal teamsAdditional Information

Site-based role, Monday to Friday
Broad procurement exposure across direct and indirect spend categories
Opportunity to support procurement process improvement and supplier governance
Growing business with strong investment and operational growth plansBenefits

Bonus potential
Pension scheme
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure across procurement, operations, and supply chainWhy Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a food manufacturing business in a broad procurement role with genuine ownership and variety. You'll gain exposure across multiple spend categories, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in strengthening procurement processes and supplier performance as the business continues to scale