Business Procurement Buyer

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At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that support your life and personal aspirations.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

As a Business Procurement Buyer, you’ll be at the heart of driving business engagement and leading key procurement initiatives, ensuring your function is recognised as a vital partner in the company’s success. You will own and manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and deliver value through strategic sourcing, risk management, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with stakeholders, championing responsible and ethical sourcing, and keeping the business ahead with sharp market intelligence.

• Lead and support procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategies and acting as the first point of escalation for procurement matters within the bakery.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct tenders and negotiations, and oversee contract and price Greg.
• Develop and implement category strategies, including profit improvement plans and risk management initiatives, while ensuring compliance with group contracts and processes.
• Provide the business with up‑to‑date market intelligence, champion responsible and ethical sourcing, and ensure robust contingency plans for supply continuity.
• Coach and motivate team members, fostering individual development and driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in žel.

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working within a procurement function
• Experience of project management including working with stakeholders at various levels
• Experience of working in a fast‑paced role with competing priorities and clear methodology for staying on track
• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to manipulate and provide insight from large and varied volumes of data
• Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Power Point

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

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