Buyer Job in Christchurch
Details:
* Flexible working hours, and hybrid working arrangements
* Car allowance
* 25 days holiday per annum + BH increasing with service
* Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Generous Company Sick Pay
* Pension Scheme Contribution
* Social events run by the in-house Social Team
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Dress down Fridays
Dovetail Recruitment are proud to be working with an innovative business in the local area who are recruiting for a new Buyer to join them, and work across their foods category. This role will continue to evolve as the business does, and may include line management in future. The Buyer will need a strong understanding of food product lifecycles, costings, and food manufacturing processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure an efficient and cost-effective diverse supplier base.
* Collaborate with manufacturers and our internal technical team to maintain adherence to quality standards and compliance with a clear focus on cost targets and production timelines.
* Support the UK product teams with new products into the market by overseeing the product development process, from concept to production.
* Conduct critical path analysis to optimise the supply...