Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A little about Brackley Site :
Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley, is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.
We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.
About the Role:
Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience working within a manufacturing/production Procurement environment? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced growing operation?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our approach to Procurement across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Indirect Buyer to join our Procurement Team, based at our Brackley site.
The role is office based but there may be a requirement for you to go within the factory environment.
Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17.00
What will you be doing as an Indirect Buyer at Avara?
Reporting into Category Lead, this role is responsible for the purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, value, TCO, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
Supporting Category Lead in creating category strategies and responsible for delivering the category strategy and meeting targets in line with the overall Procurement Strategy.
Responsible for day-to-day internal relationships across sites relevant to categories.
What will your key responsibilities as an Indirect Buyer include?
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets in line with the company Procurement Policy.
- Support the Procurement function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on Procurement processes and new projects and activities.
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the Category Lead.
- Have an understanding of the Category Spend, implement agreed processes to better control spend in order to remain within budget.
- Have an understanding of category markets, cost drivers and suppliers.
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and work on cost reduction activities, such as tenders.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods such as tenders.
- Contract management, following the contract management process. Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings.
- Communicate contract details and purchase order requirements to internal stakeholders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements.
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications in order to understand challenges and opportunities that may impact or benefit the business.
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, Procurement policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
- Conduct research for new products or services and suppliers and work closely with internal stakeholders to gain buy-in.
- Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and conduct performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Working towards CIPS qualification
- Excellent analytical skills (including excel experience)
- Excellent knowledge on contract terms and conditions
- Contract management and supplier experience
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interface with cross functional team and levels in the business
- Confidence and presentation skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Negotiation skills
- Tendering skills
- Risk management experience
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As an indirect Buyer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:
- From £30,000 per annum
- 31 days holiday allowance
- Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
- Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
- Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
- Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salaried Advance Finance
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
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What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Lead at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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