Lead Buyer
KAG Recruitment Consultancy
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Position: Lead Buyer
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 (DOE)
Location: Leeds (LS10)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm (40 hrs site based)
Reporting to: Procurement & Supply Chain Controller
About the Role
As Lead Buyer you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, delivering best value across raw materials, packaging and indirect spend. You'll drive supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements, reduce costs and support a resilient, efficient supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement operations and support procurement strategy.
- Manage supplier tenders, negotiations and contracts.
- Build strategic supplier relationships and improve cost, quality and service.
- Deliver cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives.
- Work with Planning, Technical, Operations and Finance to ensure material availability.
- Monitor markets, manage supply risks and identify sourcing opportunities.
- Support sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement, governance and KPI reporting.
- Procurement experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management and contract experience.
- Proven record of delivering measurable cost savings.
- Commercially astute with strong analytical and Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and stakeholder management.
- CIPS qualification or studying towards it is desirable.
You will be an experienced Buying Manager with a proven track record in FMCG delivering commercial growth within a fast-paced retail environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buying professional to join a highly successful organisation and play a key role in shaping the future of the business and growth.
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