Dairy Buyer

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Overview

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

Main responsibilities

• 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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