Buyer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | UCC Coffee UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
First point of contact for all tactical procurement activities, utilising company systems and processes to maintain governance in spend across the business.
Responsibilities:
Researching, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable prices, quality, and delivery schedules
Processing requisitions, placing orders, and monitoring the full purchasing lifecycle to ensure timely delivery
Monitoring inventory levels and working with warehouse and stores teams to avoid shortages or excess stock, with consideration for Product Lifecycle Management
Adhering to budgets and identifying opportunities for cost savings or cost avoidance
Ensuring products meet UCC standards and coordinating with internal teams to maintain reporting systems and data
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships, reporting performance and driving improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Collaborate with internal teams to shape improvements
Standard Procurement reporting (category, PPV etc.)
Assist the Head of Procurement with adhoc tasks as required
The Person:
· CIPs level 2 & D365 knowledge (Desirable)
· Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills
· Strong organisational ability and experience
· Resilient, proactive and results-driven with a “can do” mindset
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities:
Researching, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable prices, quality, and delivery schedules
Processing requisitions, placing orders, and monitoring the full purchasing lifecycle to ensure timely delivery
Monitoring inventory levels and working with warehouse and stores teams to avoid shortages or excess stock, with consideration for Product Lifecycle Management
Adhering to budgets and identifying opportunities for cost savings or cost avoidance
Ensuring products meet UCC standards and coordinating with internal teams to maintain reporting systems and data
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships, reporting performance and driving improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Collaborate with internal teams to shape improvements
Standard Procurement reporting (category, PPV etc.)
Assist the Head of Procurement with adhoc tasks as required
The Person:
· CIPs level 2 & D365 knowledge (Desirable)
· Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills
· Strong organisational ability and experience
· Resilient, proactive and results-driven with a “can do” mindset
Salary: Competitive