Materials and Services Buyer - Wilkin and Sons

Wilkin and Sons is a British food manufacturing business with a proud heritage, best known for producing some of the UK''s most loved premium food brands. Due to continued investment and growth, we''re looking to recruit a Materials and Services Buyer to join the Procurement team at their Tiptree site. This is a key role within the business, supporting operational continuity while driving value, supplier performance and cost efficiencies across materials and services. The RoleReporting into the Procurement Manager, you''ll play a vital role in ensuring the timely, cost-effective and compliant procurement of goods and services that support both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include:Supporting sourcing, negotiation and purchasing across a wide range of materials and servicesManaging purchase orders, invoices and supplier records through the ERP systemTracking deliveries to ensure on-time supply and minimise disruptionMonitoring stock levels and recommending replenishment based on demand forecastsBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationshipsConducting market research to identify trends, risks and cost-saving opportunitiesEvaluating supplier performance across quality, delivery, service and priceSupporting compliance with internal procurement policies and external standards (e.g. BRC)Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the business What We''re Looking ForYou don''t need to tick every box, but the ..... full job details .....