Group Procurement Buyer

Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Progression

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to launch their procurement career. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

As a Procurement Buyer, you'll be part of a team focused on Procurement Categories in IT, HR, and Factory Services etc. Your typical day-to-day will include meeting with suppliers, leading contract negotiations & tenders, RFI's, and iplementing supplier agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Manager/Head of Procurement in preparing RFI, RFQ, and ITT documents
• Source new Suppliers and Materials
• Negotiate with Suppliers
• Implement Category Plans

About You

Ideally you will have demonstrable experience in Procurement, and ideally some experience with supplier selection & negotiations, as well as tender management. We are looking for someone ambitious who is eager to learn as there are a range of high-profile projects to support, as well as the chance to join a business widely known for its internal progression & development opportunities.

Key Skills

• Previous 1-2 years experience in a Procurement position as a Buyer leading contract negotiations and tenders from start to finish
• Ideally some knowledge of Procurement Categories, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management & Tendering, with a desire to be client facing and visit & develop relationships with suppliers.
• Direct procurement also considered as skills are transferable.
• MCIPS Qualification / equivalent or working towards is beneficial but not essential.

The role is based at our Head Office in Birmingham, with an expectation to be on-site 3 days per week.

• 33 Days' Holiday + Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasis promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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