Whether you're an ambitious Buyer ready for your next challenge or an experienced Senior Buyer seeking a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We are keen to find the right individual and will align the role level accordingly based on experience and capability.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Own procurement for ambient and frozen categories, managing supplier selection, onboarding, performance, contracts, and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations, tenders, commodity and market analysis, and cost-saving initiatives to proactively manage COGS and mitigate cost price increases.
• Develop and implement procurement category strategies that support existing product portfolios and future growth plans.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to understand the product pipeline, source new suppliers, and support the delivery of NPD and EPD projects.
• Manage end-to-end NPD costings, maintain COGS models, and ensure accurate product master data is captured and maintained.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet sourcing policies, certification requirements, and compliance standards.
• Own and maintain supplier documentation, including contracts, supplier handbooks, and codes of conduct, ensuring all materials remain current and relevant.
• Support business continuity planning (BCP) activities, risk mitigation initiatives, and contingency sourcing strategies across the supply base.

At itsu [grocery], we're passionate about creating healthy, innovative food products that customers love. Joining our Procurement team means becoming part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where you'll have the opportunity to shape supplier partnerships, influence commercial decisions, and support the continued growth of a globally recognised brand.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 3-5+ years' experience in Buying, Procurement, Category Management, or Product roles, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and cost-saving initiatives.
• A track record of building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting product development projects, supplier sourcing, and managing complex procurement activities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work cross-functionally.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to embrace change.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Health Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working model: This can vary by department, with some operating on a 3-day onsite/2-day WFH model and others on a 4-day onsite/1-day WFH. Opportunity to work from abroad 2 weeks of the year.
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free itsu lunch every day!
• Discounts at major retailers
• Salary sacrifice cycle and electric vehicle schemes
• Development & Growth opportunities

At itsu [grocery], everyone’s taste matters, and so does who’s behind it. We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. If you need support or adjustments to apply, we’ll happily accommodate.