Piping Rock is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, supplements, and health products. With a vertically integrated model and a commitment to innovation, we bring high-quality wellness products directly to consumers worldwide.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and procurement activities for UK & EU markets. This role goes beyond traditional buying – it plays a key part in product development, supplier innovation, and cross‑functional leadership, ensuring we bring competitive, high‑quality products to market efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end procurement for assigned categories, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
- Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, and Technical teams to bring new products from concept to launch
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and innovation opportunities within the health and wellness sector
- Drive supplier collaboration to support new product development (NPD), reformulations, and cost improvements
- Manage and mentor NPD teams or cross‑functional project teams where applicable
- Own pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and cost‑saving initiatives
- Ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations, quality standards, and internal policies
- Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure continuity of supply, effective inventory management, and successful product launches
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, ideally within FMCG, supplements, or health products
- Strong background in supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing
- Demonstrated experience working with or leading product development / NPD projects
- Ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority
- Commercially astute with strong analytical and decision‑making skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
- Knowledge of UK/EU regulatory requirements in supplements or consumer goods (desirable)
Leadership & Product Development Capabilities
- Experience guiding products from concept through formulation, sourcing, and launch
- Ability to align technical, commercial, and customer perspectives
- Strong project management skills with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused mindset
- Comfortable acting as a bridge between suppliers, internal teams, and innovation strategy
Piping Rock is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, supplements, and health products. With a vertically integrated model and a commitment to innovation, we bring high-quality wellness products directly to consumers worldwide.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and procurement activities for UK & EU markets. This role goes beyond traditional buying – it plays a key part in product development, supplier innovation, and cross‑functional leadership, ensuring we bring competitive, high‑quality products to market efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end procurement for assigned categories, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
- Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, and Technical teams to bring new products from concept to launch
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and innovation opportunities within the health and wellness sector
- Drive supplier collaboration to support new product development (NPD), reformulations, and cost improvements
- Manage and mentor NPD teams or cross‑functional project teams where applicable
- Own pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and cost‑saving initiatives
- Ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations, quality standards, and internal policies
- Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure continuity of supply, effective inventory management, and successful product launches
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, ideally within FMCG, supplements, or health products
- Strong background in supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing
- Demonstrated experience working with or leading product development / NPD projects
- Ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority
- Commercially astute with strong analytical and decision‑making skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
- Knowledge of UK/EU regulatory requirements in supplements or consumer goods (desirable)
Leadership & Product Development Capabilities
- Experience guiding products from concept through formulation, sourcing, and launch
- Ability to align technical, commercial, and customer perspectives
- Strong project management skills with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused mindset
- Comfortable acting as a bridge between suppliers, internal teams, and innovation strategy
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