Buyer in Manchester

Role: Buyer

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required)

Contract: Permanent

Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)

Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.

We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth.

We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.

We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too.

You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.

Job Description

IGC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. You will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services, ensuring our operational needs are met with the perfect balance of quality, cost, and timely delivery. Your role will involve managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various internal departments to forecast and fulfil procurement needs. Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, conducting cost analyses, monitoring stock levels, ensuring compliance with company policies, and leading projects from concept to completion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience within a procurement or buying role, preferably with a food background
• Confident in using all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification
• Food manufacturing or retail experience
• Multi-site experience

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount including double discount weeks
• 30% discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
• Free parking onsite
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!