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Senior Buyer

Position: Senior Buyer                                            

Location: Office based, King’s Cross, London

 

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and secure reliable suppliers that deliver high-quality products and services, ensuring food safety, consistency, and cost efficiency.

• Supplier Risk Assessment, Approval & Performance Monitoring: Lead supplier risk assessments, manage approval processes, and conduct ongoing performance reviews to ensure compliance and strong supplier partnerships.

• Product Testing & Compliance: Organize internal product inspections and external laboratory testing in line with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) timelines.

• Stock control & Inventory optimization: Authorize POs, oversee stock levels, minimize write-offs, lead the weekly stock planning meeting (Tuesdays, 9:00 AM) and annual stock take.

• Cost Management: Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies that deliver savings while supporting category margin targets and overall business growth.

• Compliance & Food Safety: Ensure all food products meet GFSI-recognized standards for safety, legality, authenticity, and quality. Guarantee full regulatory compliance for product content and labelling across all selling markets.

• Product Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPD and EPD initiatives to drive innovation and respond to evolving market demands.

• Market Intelligence: Stay up to date on market trends, price fluctuations, and competitor activity to inform strategic buying decisions.

• KPI Delivery: Meet or exceed key buyer performance indicators (KPIs), particularly on areas related to cost & compliance.

 

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong cost control capabilities and advanced negotiation skills.

• Rapid learning and research ability to quickly become an expert in a specific food category — including market trends, supplier dynamics, and product specifications. Proven track record in purchasing Cheddar Cheese.

• Fast, confident decision-making with meticulous attention to detail.

• BRCGS, CIPs, HACCP Level 3 certification for food manufacturing.

• Proficient in ERP system for efficient supply chain and procurement management.

• Bilingual: fluent in either of these languages: Dutch, French, German, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese 

 

What We Offer

• Annual Salary: £40,000

• Personal Development Fund: £2,000 per year for professional training, personal well-being, or work-related skills (e.g. Endurance Strength training, Dutch, etc).

• Annual Leave: 30 days.

• Incentive Pay: To be introduced upon successful completion of the probation period. Paid monthly.

• Year-End Bonus: Based on company P&L and individual achievements.

• Workplace Pension: 5% employer contribution.

• Free Supply of Emma Basic Products

• Private Health Insurance: Provided after the probation period funded by the company.

• Commuting Support: Coverage for reasonable train fare and lunch expense.

 

Application

• Submit your CV and cover letter to Boris@thebasicingredients.com.