We are looking for a Buyer to lead on all procurement activity for a defined sourcing area across the whole business, ensuring that performance delivers against Procurement and functional plans, targets, and strategies.

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of Material Group Sourcing Strategy to ensure that business strategies and performance targets are achieved and ensure cross functional alignment with the plan
• Lead on all procurement activity for the material group to ensure that the total cost of the portfolio is managed efficiently and effectively, with rigorous attention to detail on PV , financial forecasting, rebates, cash management, Greencore Purchasing Excellence delivery, material availability and input cost inflation
• Stakeholder engagement with Commercial teams, including regular market updates and commentary, and support of inflation recovery in the area of expertise, including direct dialogue with customer where necessary
• Stakeholder engagement with Operational teams, including Technical and Sustainability, to ensure correct levels of Quality and Inbound Service levels are achieved, as well as developing good working relationships with the site General Manager and Supply Chain teams, ensuring a good understanding of how key sites operate
• Ensure appropriate governance and risk management

You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,000 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals.

• Substantial food procurement experience 
• Degree calibre or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge of procurement systems and processes
• Negotiation experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office systems 
• Good understanding of food manufacturing, processes, and working with suppliers

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.

If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.