- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with preferred suppliers.
- Negotiating prices, agree terms and conditions and where required set up contracts and supply agreements.
- Perform spend, contract and market analysis for ingredient category for communication to the wider business.
- Work closely with all sites with management of lead times, minimum order quantities and shelf life to ensure continuity of supply to site at minimal wastage.
- Source new ingredients and suppliers where required ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, including but not limited to Retailer, ethical and environmental.
- Work closely with NPD and technical to ensure supplier approval and product integrity.
- Must have a good understanding of raw material markets through the supply chain of the ingredients procured and how they will impact the business.
- Work closely with key suppliers and be able to identify risks timely to ensure continuity of supply.
- Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against targets and project deadlines.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar category.
- Working toward CIPS qualification
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to recognise future and market trends.
- Knowledge of ingredient raw materials and commodity markets (although not essential)
- Contract management and SRM experience.
- Good commercial awareness
- Communication skills
- Ability to interface with cross functional team and levels in the business.
- Confidence and presentation skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure and strict deadlines.
- Negotiation skills
- Tendering skills
- Risk management experience desired.
- £32,000 - £38,000per annum.
- 31 days holiday allowance
- 6% pension
- Office based with the potential to work from home (Hybrid) after fully trained.
- Life assurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
- Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
- Free staff parking
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Ingredient Buyer - United Kingdom - Avara Foods Ltd
Description
About the Role:
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
Are you passionate about developing a career in Procurement? Looking for a new challenge?
What will you be doing as an Ingredient Buyer at Avara?
As an Ingredient Buyer, you will report into the Procurement Manager and will be responsible for identifying and procuring ingredients (such as marinades, glazes, vegetables etc) for retail and food service chicken products. The Buyer will focus on category optimisation, process improvement and delivering against individual and departmental goals.
What will your key responsibilities an Ingredient Buyer include?
What you'll need to be successful:
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As an Ingredient Buyer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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