Daylesford Organic Farm Ltd
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. SALARY: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum HOURS: 40 hours per week Based in Cotswolds, or London with 1 day a week in Cotswolds ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Buyer to lead our Meat, Fish & Eggs categories for the Daylesford Organic, part of the Bamford Collection. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape a best-in-class, organic offering that reflects our uncompromising standards for quality, sustainability, and innovation. Working at the heart of our food proposition, you'll source exceptional products, build meaningful supplier partnerships, and drive product development from field to fork. Collaborating closely with our farms, abattoir, and external suppliers, as well as our retail, e-commerce, and wholesale teams, you'll ensure every product delivers on taste, provenance, and ethical integrity. This is a unique opportunity to bring creativity, commercial insight, and a deep understanding of responsible sourcing to a brand that champions craftsmanship, transparency, and excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead procurement across Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, and Charcuterie Develop and manage strong relationships with farms, abattoirs, and ethical suppliers Ensure full traceability, sustainability, and consistent product quality Sales, Margin & Cost Management Drive sales growth and margin performance through strategic purchasing Monitor market trends to identify cost efficiencies and opportunities Negotiate effectively to deliver commercial targets while maintaining premium standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal teams to optimise availability, forecasting, and waste reduction Maintain strong communication across suppliers, farms, and retail teams to ensure freshness and minimise shrinkage Reporting & Analysis Produce regular reports on sales performance, trends, and category insights Use data to inform decision-making and improve performance Quality & Compliance Uphold the highest standards of quality, taste, and sustainability Ensure compliance with organic certification and food safety regulations Product Development & Innovation Support the development of seasonal ranges and new product launches Use market insight to drive innovation and enhance the customer offer Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing Champion organic, free-range, and ethically sourced product Ensure all procurement aligns with environmental and animal welfare standards SKILLS YOU WILL BRING Proven experience in a senior buying or procurement role within the food industry, ideally across meat, fish, and poultry, with a strong focus on ethical and sustainable sourcing. Strong knowledge of meat, fish, and poultry categories, including production methods, quality standards, and organic certification. Commercially strong with experience managing margins, pricing, and supplier negotiations in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment. Confident communicator with a track record of building strong relationships across suppliers and internal teams. Highly organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Passionate about high-quality, organic, and ethically sourced food, with a genuine commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. Collaborative, commercially astute, and proactive, with a natural ability to drive improvement, innovation, and long-term supplier partnerships. PERKS AND BENEFITS Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one. Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice. Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa. Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary. Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. SALARY: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum HOURS: 40 hours per week Based in Cotswolds, or London with 1 day a week in Cotswolds ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Buyer to lead our Meat, Fish & Eggs categories for the Daylesford Organic, part of the Bamford Collection. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape a best-in-class, organic offering that reflects our uncompromising standards for quality, sustainability, and innovation. Working at the heart of our food proposition, you'll source exceptional products, build meaningful supplier partnerships, and drive product development from field to fork. Collaborating closely with our farms, abattoir, and external suppliers, as well as our retail, e-commerce, and wholesale teams, you'll ensure every product delivers on taste, provenance, and ethical integrity. This is a unique opportunity to bring creativity, commercial insight, and a deep understanding of responsible sourcing to a brand that champions craftsmanship, transparency, and excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead procurement across Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, and Charcuterie Develop and manage strong relationships with farms, abattoirs, and ethical suppliers Ensure full traceability, sustainability, and consistent product quality Sales, Margin & Cost Management Drive sales growth and margin performance through strategic purchasing Monitor market trends to identify cost efficiencies and opportunities Negotiate effectively to deliver commercial targets while maintaining premium standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with internal teams to optimise availability, forecasting, and waste reduction Maintain strong communication across suppliers, farms, and retail teams to ensure freshness and minimise shrinkage Reporting & Analysis Produce regular reports on sales performance, trends, and category insights Use data to inform decision-making and improve performance Quality & Compliance Uphold the highest standards of quality, taste, and sustainability Ensure compliance with organic certification and food safety regulations Product Development & Innovation Support the development of seasonal ranges and new product launches Use market insight to drive innovation and enhance the customer offer Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing Champion organic, free-range, and ethically sourced product Ensure all procurement aligns with environmental and animal welfare standards SKILLS YOU WILL BRING Proven experience in a senior buying or procurement role within the food industry, ideally across meat, fish, and poultry, with a strong focus on ethical and sustainable sourcing. Strong knowledge of meat, fish, and poultry categories, including production methods, quality standards, and organic certification. Commercially strong with experience managing margins, pricing, and supplier negotiations in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment. Confident communicator with a track record of building strong relationships across suppliers and internal teams. Highly organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Passionate about high-quality, organic, and ethically sourced food, with a genuine commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. Collaborative, commercially astute, and proactive, with a natural ability to drive improvement, innovation, and long-term supplier partnerships. PERKS AND BENEFITS Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one. Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice. Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa. Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary. Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Senior Buyer £40,000 - £45,000 Uxbridge (fully on-site) Your new company This organisation is a well-established manufacturer operating within the wider automotive and industrial supply chain. The business designs and produces technically complex electrical equipment and supports OEM customers through a global sourcing and manufacturing footprint. Operating in an ultracritical environment, the company is known for long-standing customer relationships, specialist engineering capability and a supply chain that spans international markets. Your new role This is a Senior Buyer role within a small, experienced team where everyone reports directly into the Managing Director. The position is hands-on and delivery-focused, combining traditional purchasing activity with the opportunity to influence how suppliers are selected, managed and contracted.You will manage the end-to-end buying process, including PO placement, supplier negotiations and contracting, while also reviewing the existing supplier base and identifying opportunities to improve value and resilience. With a large proportion of suppliers based offshore, the role suits someone comfortable working with international supply chains and engaging directly with suppliers, including occasional travel. What you'll need to succeed To be successful as a Senior Buyer in this environment, you will have proven experience working within an industrial, OEM or manufacturing setting, ideally supplying into a business with a clear end customer. You will be comfortable operating across both the tactical and strategic elements of buying and happy working in a hands-on role without line management responsibility.You are likely to demonstrate: Experience managing global suppliers and overseas sourcing Strong understanding of purchase order management, negotiation and contracting Confidence operating in an environment without formal procurement or legal structures CIPS qualification is desirable, although strong industry experience or relevant education will also be considered. What you'll get in return You will be joining a business operating in a specialist manufacturing environment, offering genuine autonomy and the chance to influence how procurement and buying activities are shaped and delivered. The culture is collaborative and experienced, with close exposure to senior leadership and clear accountability.The role is fully office-based with on-site parking and a structured working pattern that supports work-life balance, alongside a generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period. There is also openness to supporting professional development, including potential CIPS support after 12 months on a case-by-case basis. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Buyer £40,000 - £45,000 Uxbridge (fully on-site) Your new company This organisation is a well-established manufacturer operating within the wider automotive and industrial supply chain. The business designs and produces technically complex electrical equipment and supports OEM customers through a global sourcing and manufacturing footprint. Operating in an ultracritical environment, the company is known for long-standing customer relationships, specialist engineering capability and a supply chain that spans international markets. Your new role This is a Senior Buyer role within a small, experienced team where everyone reports directly into the Managing Director. The position is hands-on and delivery-focused, combining traditional purchasing activity with the opportunity to influence how suppliers are selected, managed and contracted.You will manage the end-to-end buying process, including PO placement, supplier negotiations and contracting, while also reviewing the existing supplier base and identifying opportunities to improve value and resilience. With a large proportion of suppliers based offshore, the role suits someone comfortable working with international supply chains and engaging directly with suppliers, including occasional travel. What you'll need to succeed To be successful as a Senior Buyer in this environment, you will have proven experience working within an industrial, OEM or manufacturing setting, ideally supplying into a business with a clear end customer. You will be comfortable operating across both the tactical and strategic elements of buying and happy working in a hands-on role without line management responsibility.You are likely to demonstrate: Experience managing global suppliers and overseas sourcing Strong understanding of purchase order management, negotiation and contracting Confidence operating in an environment without formal procurement or legal structures CIPS qualification is desirable, although strong industry experience or relevant education will also be considered. What you'll get in return You will be joining a business operating in a specialist manufacturing environment, offering genuine autonomy and the chance to influence how procurement and buying activities are shaped and delivered. The culture is collaborative and experienced, with close exposure to senior leadership and clear accountability.The role is fully office-based with on-site parking and a structured working pattern that supports work-life balance, alongside a generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period. There is also openness to supporting professional development, including potential CIPS support after 12 months on a case-by-case basis. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Context Recruitment Limited
Procurement Lead - IT & Software Distribution Location: Hybrid / London Salary: £, depending on experience. Our client is a leading Managed Services Provider with a comprehensive and rapidly expanding portfolio spanning Cloud, Security, Networking & Connectivity, Mobile, Voice, and Data & AI. As part of their continued growth and transformation, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to take ownership of a critical category and play a key role in driving commercial value across the group. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape procurement strategy across a complex, multi-entity organisation. You will lead the IT and software distribution category, working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and procurement colleagues to deliver consistency, value, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Category Leadership - IT & Software Distribution Take full ownership of the IT and software distribution category across the group Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders Align pricing, volumes, commercial terms, and service level agreements across business units Track and manage supplier performance, contractual compliance, rebates, and risks through standardised reporting Coordinate supplier accreditations and partnership programmes across the organisation Group Procurement Coordination Collaborate with and support Lead Buyers across other categories and business units Drive consistency in sourcing processes, templates, supplier tracking, and reporting Consolidate procurement dashboards and KPIs at a group level Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practice across the procurement function Provide hands-on support to key projects where required Experienced required: Proven experience in procurement within IT, technology, or a managed services environment Strong background in sourcing, RFP processes, and contract negotiation Experience managing supplier relationships and driving commercial outcomes Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting capabilities Must be eligible to work in the UK. Paying between £, depending on experience. Hybrid working - London office.
Procurement Lead - IT & Software Distribution Location: Hybrid / London Salary: £, depending on experience. Our client is a leading Managed Services Provider with a comprehensive and rapidly expanding portfolio spanning Cloud, Security, Networking & Connectivity, Mobile, Voice, and Data & AI. As part of their continued growth and transformation, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to take ownership of a critical category and play a key role in driving commercial value across the group. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape procurement strategy across a complex, multi-entity organisation. You will lead the IT and software distribution category, working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and procurement colleagues to deliver consistency, value, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Category Leadership - IT & Software Distribution Take full ownership of the IT and software distribution category across the group Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders Align pricing, volumes, commercial terms, and service level agreements across business units Track and manage supplier performance, contractual compliance, rebates, and risks through standardised reporting Coordinate supplier accreditations and partnership programmes across the organisation Group Procurement Coordination Collaborate with and support Lead Buyers across other categories and business units Drive consistency in sourcing processes, templates, supplier tracking, and reporting Consolidate procurement dashboards and KPIs at a group level Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practice across the procurement function Provide hands-on support to key projects where required Experienced required: Proven experience in procurement within IT, technology, or a managed services environment Strong background in sourcing, RFP processes, and contract negotiation Experience managing supplier relationships and driving commercial outcomes Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting capabilities Must be eligible to work in the UK. Paying between £, depending on experience. Hybrid working - London office.
