PROTEIN Purchasing in High Wycombe - ABL Recruitment

Job Description Specialist PROTEIN PURCHASING role for someone with experience in buying within Dairy, fish and Meat. You will have experience in dealing with suppliers, setting up new contracts and will be given the opportunity to hone your expertise in this valuable niche area .

Title: PROTEIN (Fish/dairy/meat) Purchasing Manager
Location: Hybrid role ( 3 days in the office in Buckinghamshire. UK) and flexible working hours
Language required: Fluent English
Sector Food . Non profit
Contract type: permanent role
Salary : up to circa £90,250 (comprised of base salary up to £75,000 + £7,500 bonus and car allowance of £7750 with free breakfast and lunch
International travel required : Yes, occasional

COMPANY DETAILS :
Interesting and varied Protein purchasing role for anyone who has a specialist background within this area .
Your role “sits” between your chosen suppliers and your clients and you will have direct personal contact with both.
Duties
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiate contract extensions or new contracts with existing suppliers of alternatives to meat, dairy or fish products
Research sustainability and animal welfare issues before engaging with suppliers
Visit suppliers across Europe and locally
Research and locate new suppliers in Europe and Globally
Sourcing NPD items
Undertake a risk analysis of this category
Contract Management
Work closely Legal and NPD teams
Analyse financial quotations from suppliers
Ensure that there is accurate allergen, ingredient and nutritional information across all items
Undertake benchmarking research for clients

Requirements
Car driver to visit suppliers
At least 5 years Protein Category experience