At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ingredient purchasing and build strong supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Sofina Foods, a leader in quality meats and seafood with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the food industry while developing your procurement skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Company: Sofina Foods
Hours of Work: Full-time
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an organised and commercially aware procurement professional who can manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ideally have:
- Experience within a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a regulated environment
- Previous experience purchasing ingredients, raw materials, or related categories
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously
- Good analytical and numerical capability with strong attention to detail
- Confident communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using Excel and ERP or procurement systems
- An understanding of supplier management and procurement processes
- A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future. With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents. Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Why Sofina Foods?
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team within a large and fast-paced food manufacturing business where you can gain exposure across multiple ingredient categories and sites. You’ll have the chance to build supplier relationships, contribute to cost and efficiency improvements, and develop your procurement career within a business that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Salary
Competitive Salary
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Ingredients Buyer will be responsible for supporting procurement activity across multiple ingredient categories, ensuring supply continuity, cost control, and strong supplier performance. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing purchasing activity across a diverse ingredient portfolio
- Supporting sourcing projects, RFQs, supplier benchmarking, and cost-saving initiatives
- Building strong day-to-day relationships with suppliers across multiple categories
- Monitoring supplier performance against cost, quality, service, and compliance measures
- Supporting supplier onboarding and resolving supplier performance issues where required
- Working cross-functionally with sites to align specifications, pricing, and supplier usage
- Maintaining accurate procurement, pricing, and supplier data within ERP systems
- Supporting spend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring ingredients meet required specifications, certifications, and legal standards
- Collaborating with Quality and Technical teams to support compliance and audit readiness
Summary
Help shape a smarter, more efficient ingredient supply network across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
