Buyer, Business

Buyer

Salary:
Up to £35,000 | Permanent | Excellent Benefits | Purpose‑Driven Culture

This Company believes great people deserve great rewards and truly values its employees.

• Up to £35,000 per annum basic salary, hybrid working – rural office location; ideally 3 days a week at Northampton site 08:30-17:00.
• Permanent role with a 3‑month probation period.
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Life Insurance from day 1 (3× annual salary).
• Access to virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and a wellbeing calendar.
• After 3 months: 4% employer pension contribution, BUPA Private Medical and Cash‑plan, Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days).

Due to an internal move, we are looking for a proactive and organised Buyer/Purchasing Manager to join this Northampton based company that supplies large well known retailers and Supermarkets with fresh produce.

In this Buyer/ Purchasing role, you’ll ensure that critical materials reach their production sites on time, supporting smooth operations.

The ideal Buyer will be from a Buying/ Purchasing/ Procurement background and from an FMCG industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong supplier relationships, and wants to contribute to a purpose‑driven organisation.

• Monitor and manage stock levels for key production items (packaging, chemicals, consumables).
• Ensure timely replenishment aligned with business needs.
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders to track stock flows.
• Maintain load lists and monitor inbound shipments.
• Resolve delivery issues or delays.
• Raise purchase orders in line with procedures.
• Expedite orders to meet operational deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Review stock sheets and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve quality and delivery issues promptly.
• Negotiate pricing and service levels to secure best value.
• Source and price low‑to‑mid‑value equipment and materials.
• Identify new suppliers, including for emerging product areas.
• Ensure equipment meets business requirements and budgets.

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum.
• Permanent contract inclusive of a 3‑month probationary period.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life Insurance from day 1 at 3 x annual salary.
• Additional benefits through life insurance including virtual GP, Employee Assistance Program, Retailer discounts, wellbeing calendar.
• 4% Employer pension after 3 months.
• BUPA Private Medical after 3 months.
• BUPA Cashplan after 3 months.
• Holiday shop (up to 3 days).

Interested in this role? Apply with your CV. For any questions, contact Anj at the Wellingborough office.