Buyer (FMCG Ingredients)
CV-LibraryPark Royal, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 25 June 2026
Apply NowBuyer | North West London | Food Manufacturing
Alexander Steele Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Buyer for their procurement team.
Operating within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, this business supplies a wide range of products to major retailers and foodservice customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to develop their career within a large and dynamic manufacturing operation.
About the Role
* Manage the procurement of ingredients and raw materials across multiple categories
* Build, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements
* Work closely with Production, Planning, NPD, Technical, and Supply Chain teams
* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to drive cost savings and efficiencies
* Ensure continuity of supply to support a demanding manufacturing operation
* Support procurement strategy and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
About You
* Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, or Category role
* Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Ingredients, or a related sector would be highly advantageous
* Strong negotiation and supplier management
* skillsCommercially minded with excellent analytical abilities
* Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at alllevels
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
* Proactive, organised, and driven to deliver results
If you're looking for an opportunity to join a market-leading food manufacturer where procurement is a key function within the business, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly
Alexander Steele Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Buyer for their procurement team.
Operating within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, this business supplies a wide range of products to major retailers and foodservice customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to develop their career within a large and dynamic manufacturing operation.
About the Role
* Manage the procurement of ingredients and raw materials across multiple categories
* Build, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements
* Work closely with Production, Planning, NPD, Technical, and Supply Chain teams
* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to drive cost savings and efficiencies
* Ensure continuity of supply to support a demanding manufacturing operation
* Support procurement strategy and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
About You
* Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, or Category role
* Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Ingredients, or a related sector would be highly advantageous
* Strong negotiation and supplier management
* skillsCommercially minded with excellent analytical abilities
* Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at alllevels
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
* Proactive, organised, and driven to deliver results
If you're looking for an opportunity to join a market-leading food manufacturer where procurement is a key function within the business, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly