Hub Buyer Procurement in Lancaster

Role Overview We are looking for a highly organised, commercially aware and proactive individual to become a central part of our commercial and operational team. This is a broad role combining purchasing, supplier management, stock and order coordination, product information, key account support and project management. The role will act as the operational and commercial engine beneath the Head of Commercial & Procurement, ensuring that decisions are translated into action and that suppliers, orders, product information and projects are actively managed through to completion. This is not simply a purchasing administration role. Purchasing & Open Order Management Track expected delivery dates and communicate changes internally. Identify and escalate late orders, shortages and supply risks. Ensure purchasing actions are actively followed through to completion. Supplier & Supply Chain Coordination Coordinate information between suppliers, Commercial, Operations and the warehouse. Help maintain visibility of stock availability and inbound supply. Product & Master Data Own and maintain accurate product master data. Ensure product imagery and supporting digital assets are correctly stored and available. Key Account & Sales Support Help ensure customer requirements are completed accurately and on time. Project Management & New Product Development Take ownership of agreed commercial and new product projects, ensuring actions and milestones remain on track. Maintaining project plans and timelines. Liaising with Commercial on product and cost requirements. Liaising with Technical on compliance, testing and approvals. Working with Design on packaging, artwork, manuals and associated materials. Coordinating imagery and launch assets. Identifying and escalating delays and risks. Driving outstanding actions through to completion. Head of Commercial & Procurement Sales and Key Accounts Warehouse and Logistics Supply risks are identified early. Key account product requirements are delivered on time. Projects have clear ownership, actions and milestones. NPD projects move forward without routine actions becoming stuck. Different departments have better visibility of orders, products and project status. Senior commercial time is focused on commercial decisions rather than administration and chasing. Purchasing or procurement Production planning Supply chain coordination Stock control or inventory management Commercial administration Project coordination Experience with ERP systems such Sage and strong Excel capability would also be advantageous. Development Opportunity This is a broad role offering exposure across purchasing, supply chain, operations, commercial management and new product development. For the right person, there is clear potential to develop into a Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Commercial Operations Manager or broader commercial role as the business grows. Salary: £35,000 + depending on experience Employment: Full-time, office based Reports to: Head of Commercial & Procurement Gastronomy Plus Ltd is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business operating across the catering and outdoor cooking equipment market. We own and develop a portfolio of distinctive brands, supplying customers across retail, hospitality and specialist channels, as well as directly through our own websites. We are ambitious, fast moving and product led, with a strong focus on commercial growth, operational execution, new product development and building long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers.