Buyer in Braintree

Buyer – Consumer Goods I FMCG

Location: Braintree, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing

What you’ll be doing

• Sourcing raw materials and packaging to agreed specifications
• Building long‑term supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost effectiveness & reliability
• Negotiating pricing, contracts & commercial terms, including hedging linked to commodity markets and currency movements
• Managing supply continuity, risks, quality issues and non‑conformance
• Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Technical & Quality
• Driving workflow and system improvements
• Maintaining accurate supplier data, ensuring compliance, and managing procurement risk
• Occasional travel to suppliers and countries of origin

What you’ll bring

• Experience in procurement or buying (ideally manufacturing or FMCG)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Understanding of procurement processes, risk, compliance & market data
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities
• International supplier experience is a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel when required

What’s on offer

• up to £45k salary
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days from home
• Growing team with real opportunities for development
• Supportive environment with exposure to strategic procurement
• A chance to make a visible impact in a transforming procurement function

Interested? Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.