Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer - Lancashire £40,000-£55,000 (DOE) Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Flexible working hours 25 days holiday + public holidays CIPS fully funded Fantastic career development/progression opportunities! Your new company: A leading food manufacturer based in Lancashire is the lookout for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their team. The company offers a diverse portfolio of brands catering to both pets and wild animals. With a broad range of capabilities and global distribution channels, the company is proud to be a major supplier to the UK grocery, independent, and pet specialty sectors. Your new role: Cultivate innovative relationships with suppliers to support a lean, profitable supply chain. Implement and monitor a performance scorecard to ensure alignment with business objectives, focusing on cost, quality, OTIF (On Time In Full), lead times, and more. Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize impact. Lead contract negotiations, conduct ongoing market analysis, and report findings to inform strategic decisions. Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and related documentation to ensure competitive procurement. Collate and report on cost savings against targets, tracking their impact on profitability. Ensure accurate item costing is reflected in the Profit & Loss statement. Drive business and industry compliance in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct visits to suppliers to maintain and strengthen relationships. Provide support during the execution of larger projects, including New Product Development (NPD) and innovation pipeline initiatives. Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications: Previous experience working in a procurement role within the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage Impressive track record of cost savings Prior contract management experience Experienced working cross functionally with senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills Resilient with a proactive approach What’s on offer: £40,000-£55,000 (DOE) Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Flexible working hours 25 days holiday + public holidays CIPS fully funded Fantastic career development/progression opportunities! Onsite car parking If this position resonates with you or you may know someone, please respond with an updated copy of your CV. ***To apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK