Buyer

Posting date:	27 February 2026
Salary:	£30,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year
Additional salary information:	many benefits listed below
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 March 2026
Location:	Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AA
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company:	Travail Employment Group
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JO0000016733_1772197323

Summary

Buyer

Salary: Up to £35,000 | Permanent | Excellent Benefits | Purpose‑Driven Culture

This Company believes great people deserve great rewards and truly values its employees

Here's what you can look forward to:

Up to £35,000 per annum basic salary , Hybrid working- rural office location

Hybrid working ( ideally 3 days a week in their Northampton site) 08.30 -17.00 Permanent Role with a 3‑month probation period 25 days annual leave + public holidays , Life Insurance from day 1 (3× annual salary) Access to virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and a well being calendar

After 3 months 4% employer pension contribution, BUPA Private Medical and Cash-plan, Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days)

Due to an internal move, we are looking for a proactive and organised Buyer/Purchasing Manager to join this Northampton based company that supply large well known retailers and Supermarkets with fresh produce.

In this Buyer/ Purchasing role, you'll ensure that critical materials reach their production sites on time, supporting smooth operations.

The ideal Buyer will be from a Buying/ Purchasing/ Procurement background and from an FMCG/ industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong supplier relationships, and wants to contribute to a purpose‑driven organisation.

Duties of the role:

• Monitor and manage stock levels for key production items (packaging, chemicals, consumables).
• Ensure timely replenishment aligned with business needs.
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders to track stock flows.
• Maintain load lists and monitor inbound shipments.
• Resolve delivery issues or delays.
• Raise purchase orders in line with procedures.
• Expedite orders to meet operational deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Review stock sheets and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve quality and delivery issues promptly.
• Negotiate pricing and service levels to secure best value.

• Source and price low‑ to mid‑value equipment and materials.
• Identify new suppliers, including for emerging product areas.
• Ensure equipment meets business requirements and budgets.

In return this company offers a great opportunity to join the buying /purchasing team with a competitive basic salary and unbeatable rewards package.

Benefits of the role :
* Salary of up to £35,000 per annum
* Permanent contract inclusive of a 3-month probationary period
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Life Insurance from day 1 at 3 x annual salary
* Additional benefits through life insurance including virtual GP, Employee Assistance Program, Retailer discounts, wellbeing calendar
* 4% Employer pension after 3 months
* BUPA Private Medical after 3 months
* BUPA Cashplan after 3 months
* Holiday shop (up to 3 days)

Interested in this role apply with your CV . For any questions contact Anj at the Wellingborough office.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.