New Role Available -
Procurement Analyst
Our Story
The Basic Ingredients Ltd exists for one single reason: To supply clean label food ingredients with no colourings, no preservatives, no MSG, no antibiotics, no pesticides, no GMO… that is the sole purpose for which the Emma Basic brand was born. When you join us, you become part of the team that is pioneering the future food industry. We love what we do and believe in the change we can make. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity. You will be trusted, respected and receive the best training we can provide.
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Annual Salary: £23,000
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Personal Development Fund: £2,000 per year for professional training, personal well-being, or work-related skills (e.g. Endurance Strength training, CIPS, Dutch, French courses, etc).
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Incentive Pay: To be introduced upon successful completion of the probation period.
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Year-End Bonus: Based on company P&L and individual achievements.
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Workplace Pension: 5% employer contribution.
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Free Supply of Emma Basic Products
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Private Health Insurance: Provided after the probation period, fully funded by the company.
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Commuting Support: Coverage for reasonable train fare and lunch expense.
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Annual Leave: 30 days.
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Job Description
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Sourcing: Identify, negotiate, and secure suppliers that provide high-quality products while delivering value and cost efficiency.
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Inventory & Demand Planning: Issue purchase orders to optimise stock levels, minimize write-offs, and improve product rotation. Conduct weekly stock meeting on Tuesdays at 9:00AM.
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Cost Management: Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain a competitive buying advantage and support sales growth.
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Safety & Legality Control: Ensure all products meet BRCGS food safety and quality standards, comply with food regulations.
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Product Innovation: Collaborate with internal teams on new & existing product development.
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Buying Market Insight: Stay informed on industry trends and pricing dynamics.
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Performance Goals: Achieve key buyer performance indicators (KPIs).
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Key Skills
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Strong cost control and negotiation skills.
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ERP software proficiency.
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Bilingual (Dutch, French, German, Korean, Vietnamese)
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High-speed decision-making with meticulous attention to detail.
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BRCGS, HACCP Level 3 certification for food manufacturing.
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Please submit a CV & Covering Letter and a portfolio of your marketing work to: Boris@thebasicingredients.com