Buyer

Buyer – Food ManufacturingLiverpool | £40K–£45K + £6K Car AllowanceLet’s be honest—most buyer roles are about keeping plates spinning.If you’re happy ticking boxes, keeping suppliers sweet, and rubber-stamping the same deals year after year — this isn’t for you. This role is about challenge. About commercial edge. About making sure the business buys smart, not just fast.You’ll be supporting a Senior Buyer, but this isn’t an admin-heavy assistant role. You’ll be negotiating, running tenders, spotting risks, finding savings, and occasionally telling people "no" when they ask for something ridiculous. Tactfully, of course.It’s a proper commercial role in a proper manufacturing business. Fast-paced, margin-sensitive, and full of moving parts. You’ll need to think on your feet, back yourself in a room, and stay sharp when prices start doing cartwheels.What you’ll need:Buying experience in food, drink, or FMCGStrong commercial instinctsGood with numbers, better with peopleContract negotiation experienceA bit of backboneIf this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now. If your CV isn’t ready and you want to learn more then ring me (Olly) on 01733 391515.

Created: 2025-07-23