Indirect Buyer

Avara Foods Ltd

Brackley, United Kingdom
From £30,000 py
On-site
Purchase goods, materials, and services
Negotiate contracts and improve prices
Manage supplier relationships
This role is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, value, TCO, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, value, TCO, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
  • You will support the Procurement function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
  • Benefits include 31 days holiday allowance, a secure contract with long term career development opportunities, and a straight forward pension contribution of 6%.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, value, TCO, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Salary

From £30,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Purchase goods, materials, and services
  • Negotiate contracts and improve prices
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Analyze category spend and implement controls
  • Conduct cost reduction activities

Nice-to-have

  • Thrive in a fast-paced growing operation
  • Invest in procurement across the business
  • Contribute to continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Working towards CIPS qualification
  • Excellent analytical skills (including excel experience)
  • Excellent knowledge on contract terms and conditions
  • Contract management and supplier experience
  • Commercial awareness
  • Ability to interface with cross functional team and levels in the business
  • Risk management experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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