Summary: The Senior Buyer role at Belazu involves leading procurement activities to enhance business value through strategic sourcing and supplier management, particularly in the food manufacturing sector. The position requires developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and mentoring a direct report while aligning with the company's ESG initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the company's growth and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier evaluation, selection, and contract management.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a direct report.
• Negotiate market-beating contract terms with suppliers.
• Drive an increasing percentage of spend under contract for managed suppliers.
• Continuously improve supplier performance related to cost, quality, and service.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date forward cost forecasts.
• Act as the key escalation point for supplier-related commercial issues.
• Provide regular market analysis, insights, and benchmark data.
• Support the delivery of supplier claims and key ESG initiatives.
• Contribute to compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Socio-Environmental/Energy standards.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a fast-paced procurement role, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Data-savvy with comfort in cost and market analysis.
• Mentoring and development capabilities.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Greenford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other