Group Buyer

Tangerine is a successful, growing group of businesses based in the delightful seaside town of Lytham St Annes . We are a family business from Farming Roots.

The Group consists of three divisions VetPlus a global leader in companion animal nutraceuticals, Agri Lloyd, an agriculture focused unit and Mill Farm Sports Village a multi-purpose leisure complex incorporating a fully owned football club with associated facilities.

We are #TeamTangerine

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Director you will play an integral role in the company s manufacturing operation and be responsible for delivering the company s purchasing strategy.

Main duties:

• Ensure new suppliers are selected and set up correctly. When selecting suppliers, flexibility and the ability to react quickly to situations shall weigh heavily in the purchasing decision.
• Work continually to reduce prices for goods and service. As a growing organization our buying power has increased over the years and will continue to do so, we must use this leverage to negotiate prices.
• Improve supplier terms and conditions including; lead times, sample costs, minimum order quantities and prices to achieve the best possible position for the company.
• Develop alternative supply bases for all products to minimise company risk and improve negotiation power.
• Work with the Research and Development department to ensure any new raw materials required are sourced effectively.
• Always maintain stock at optimum levels.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of raw materials and packaging, as these are critical for the production process.
• Attend conferences and trade shows to meet potential new suppliers and see new ideas.
• Visit key suppliers to build relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring the Junior Buyer executes all purchase orders in line with company procedures.

About You

• Highly capable communicator at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience within a buying function.
• Experience of Sage Line 200
• Ideally CIPS qualified.
• Ideally a degree in either Business or Management

This role will be based in our growing HQ-Hub as we THRIVE here at Tangerine on In-person collaboration. We're introducing new features in our HQ-Hub like an In House Chef , to cook up the tastiest food options for all (Our favourite day is Fish & Chips Friday ) Break out spaces, Candidate Experience Lounges and Much More to come! Naturally you'll feel super comfortable here in-between the hours of 8am - 5pm.

Our focus on Diversity and Inclusion is at the centre of our company values. We promote a culture of inclusion in everything we do at #TeamTangerine