Procurement Buyer

Senior Procurement Category Buyer – Packaging

Arla Head Office, Leeds

LS10 1AB

Hybrid working pattern

What do we offer?

· Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)

· 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

· Hybrid & Flexible working

· Pension contribution matched up to 6%

· 4 x annual salary life assurance

· Free to use onsite Gym

· Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop

· People agenda commitment to training and development

· Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.

· Most importantly – Cheese hamper at Christmas!

How will you make an impact?

As a Senior Procurement Category Buyer, you’ll collaborate with global procurement colleagues, suppliers, and key stakeholders to develop effective category strategies and roadmaps, while aligning on sourcing responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include;

· Manages sourcing and supply management activities across designated categories, driving cost efficiency, value creation, and risk mitigation.

· Deliver best-in-class procurement services by engaging with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.

· Applies sourcing knowledge and skills when managing sourcing projects (identifying, negotiating, evaluating, and selecting suppliers) and when entering agreements on behalf of Arla Foods.

· Tracks and evaluates internal and external performance metrics for assigned categories, ensuring accountability through regular performance reporting.

· Applies Procurement’s processes and tools in the sourcing process to implement supplier agreements effectively. Builds strong relationships with end users and suppliers by understanding their key business drivers.

· Operates within defined sourcing categories and actively engages with other sourcing communities to share knowledge and strengthen cohesion.

What will make you successful?

· Demonstrated experience in purchasing/procurement roles, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.

· Strong knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.

· Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems

· Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

· Good understanding of the complexity of driving projects across various categories, gained through working in procurement or another relevant field- preferably within the food industry or similar sectors.

**Previous experience within packaging sourcing is a strong advantage.**

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods, for more information. The closing date for this position is the 4th August 2025 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

In Short

• Industry Food
• Founded 1881
• Location Worldwide
• Company size 5000+

About Us

We are 19,000 colleagues across 30 countries and 9,800 dairy farmer owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production.

We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. And we take our responsibility, our relationships, and our role in society seriously. Through these actions, we support a stronger planet and enable stronger people. We work together with our customers, scientists, suppliers, NGO’s and other stakeholders who help us develop our business.

Do you want to join us?

Curious to see what happens in Arla? How people around the world experience their everyday work life? Or wondering which business area might be right for you? We’ve got a high performing culture and we have great ambitions. We’ve got a strong strategy for growing our business and one for growing our colleagues too. So, if a dynamic environment where change is an everyday occurrence appeals to you, discover more about our business, immerse yourself in Arla life and see what opportunities we have available.

Grow with Arla

We push each other to keep our cooperative at the forefront of the industry so we can create Good Growth and bring health and inspiration to the world, naturally.

We know it is essential to provide an empowering environment that enables both personal and professional growth for all of our colleagues. So, regardless of where in your career you join us, we have development opportunities for you.

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