Lead Buyer

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK retailer in their search to find a Lead Buyer to join their team based in Leeds (LS10). Position: Lead Buyer Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 (DOE) Location: Leeds (LS10) Hours: Monday to Friday 8 00am to 4 00pm (40 hrs site based) Reporting to: Procurement and Supply Chain Controller About the Role As Lead Buyer you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, delivering best value across raw materials, packaging and indirect spend. You''ll drive supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements, reduce costs and support a resilient, efficient supply chain. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement operations and support procurement strategy. Manage supplier tenders, negotiations and contracts. Build strategic supplier relationships and improve cost, quality and service. Deliver cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives. Work with Planning, Technical, Operations and Finance to ensure material availability. Monitor markets, manage supply risks and identify sourcing opportunities. Support sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives. Drive continuous improvement, governance and KPI reporting. Skills Procurement experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar. Strong negotiation, supplier management and contract experience. Proven record of delivering measurable cost savings. Commercially astute with strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and stakeholder management. CIPS ..... full job details .....