Senior Buyer (Food)

I am recruiting for a Senior Buyer with essential experience in food procurement to manage the sourcing of food supplies across the businesses wide range of contracts, including healthcare, defence, and local government. This is an exciting opportunity to influence procurement strategy across the business while working with key stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value.

Key parts of the role

• Plan and manage procurement projects (>£250k), ensuring compliance with Sourcing & Category Management processes.
• Support the Soft FM Category Manager in delivering complex procurement projects (>£1m), particularly focusing on food supply
• Lead and mentor Buyers in executing procurement strategies for food supplies that optimise value and ensure consistent quality across diverse contracts.
• Review and analyse purchase requirements across all contracts to develop tailored procurement strategies that balance budget constraints with quality and service needs.
• Engage with key suppliers and stakeholders to secure competitive terms and reliable food supply chains
• Drive continuous improvement

Experience required

• At least 4 years' experience in a sourcing or buying role, with strong experience in food procurement.
• Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing, particularly in large-scale food supply operations.
• Familiarity with eSourcing systems is advantageous.