Buyer – Procurement

Reigate, Surrey (office-based, WFH Fridays after probation)  |  £28,000 – £32,000  |  Full-time

We're recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established, international company's Procurement team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.

You'll play a pivotal role sourcing high-quality products from suppliers worldwide, managing supplier relationships, and helping the business meet customer needs efficiently and ethically — a great opportunity for a commercially minded, driven buyer to make a real impact in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Identifying, evaluating and sourcing products that meet customer specifications, balancing price, quality and lead time
• Negotiating favourable terms with suppliers on price, payment terms and delivery schedules
• Ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing policies and maintaining high ethical and sustainability standards
• Working with the logistics team on on-time delivery, importing, customs processes and quality control
• Overseeing customer tenders and supporting Sales & Marketing with pricing, data and product insights
• Managing order administration and documentation via the order processing system
• Collaborating with the Demand Planner and Operations Director to meet stock availability and delivery targets
• Researching and engaging new suppliers to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality and delivery
• Building a strong understanding of customers' brands and requirements

Skills & experience

• A 'can-do' attitude and positive approach to problem solving
• Experience in a buying role (preferably in the food industry), with a track record in sourcing, negotiating and supplier management
• Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes is beneficial
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills, confident with spreadsheets
• French or Spanish beneficial but not a requirement

Remuneration package

• £28,000 – £32,000, competitive
• Discretionary and EOT bonus
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• Work from home 1 day a week after probation (Fridays)
• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

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