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i2i Recruitment Consultancy
2 Rockfield Business Park
Old Station Drive
Leckhampton
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0AN
Tel: 01242771021
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Category Buyer - JB
Cheltenham
Cheltenham | Competitive Salary | Global Supplier Network | Trusted Food Import Group
What's in it for you?
International supplier exposure | Christmas Shut Down | 30 days holiday | Cycle to Work Scheme | Enhanced Sick Pay & Family Leave | Private Medical Care | Opportunity to travel globally
Must Have's:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or buying (ideally food industry)
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of cost control and margins
- Ability to conduct global market research and analyse supply chain risks
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
- Comfortable working independently – you'll have a high level of autonomy
Nice to Have's:
- CIPS Level 4 qualification (preferred)
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
- Experience in international procurement or global supplier management
So, what will you be doing?
- Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers of food ingredients and consumables
- Managing end-to-end procurement – from price negotiation to delivery timelines
- Building long-term supplier partnerships and monitoring performance
- Tracking global trends and risks that may affect the supply chain
- Supporting inventory control using ERP systems and data analysis
- Communicating key market and supply chain updates to internal teams
- Ensuring quality and compliance across all purchased goods
Helpful Extras:
- Join a well-established group of specialist food import businesses
- Build a long-term career in a growing company with trusted global partnerships
- Travel occasionally to meet suppliers and explore new markets
- Play a key commercial role within the team with real autonomy
- Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where your input is valued
To apply, send your CV to Jade at i2i Recruitment today!
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.
If you haven’t received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Salary: £40K Negotiable
Hours Per Week: Full Time
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