Cranswick Country Foods PLC
Purchasing Executive
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Purchasing Executive (Continental Foods)
Bury - Greater Manchester
Salary to be discussed at application stage
Based within the Purchasing team at Cranswick Continental Foods, Bury, you'll play a key role in sourcing products and supporting supply chains that deliver to some of the UK's biggest retailers.
This is much more than an administration role. You'll work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, NPD, Technical, Finance and Sales teams, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle, from supplier sourcing and product development through to launch and delivery.
Along the way, you'll develop valuable commercial, analytical and procurement skills, while building relationships with suppliers and supporting exciting new product launches. With support from experienced professionals, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional looking to build a successful career in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
Why Join Cranswick Continental Foods?
Cranswick Continental Foods is a market-leading producer of continental meats, charcuterie, antipasti and specialist food products. Based at our Bury site, you'll work with suppliers and customers across the UK and Europe, supporting supply chains that deliver innovative products to major retailers and foodservice customers.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing division, gain real responsibility from day one, support exciting new product launches and develop skills that can lead to a wide range of career opportunities across the wider Cranswick Group.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to international sourcing and supply chains
- Involvement in exciting new product launches
- Experience working with major suppliers and retail customers
- Development of commercial analysis and negotiation support skills
- Opportunities to work cross-functionally with multiple business departments
- Career progression opportunities within a growing FTSE-listed food business
- Mentoring and development from experienced industry professionals
Who We're Looking For
This role is ideal for:
- Recent graduates in Business, Supply Chain, Food, Logistics, Economics or related disciplines
- Individuals with strong analytical and organisational skills
- Candidates who enjoy problem-solving and working with data
- Ambitious people looking to build a long-term career within procurement, buying or supply chain management
- Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively across teams
No previous purchasing experience is required. We're looking for enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
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Begin your career with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers and gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, international supply chain.
Based at Cranswick Continental Foods, Bury, you'll support supplier relationships, new product launches, imports and purchasing activities while working closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, NPD, Technical, Finance and Sales teams.
You'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, develop valuable commercial and analytical skills, and receive support from experienced professionals, making this an excellent opportunity for graduates or ambitious early-career professionals looking to build a career in Procurement, Buying or Supply Chain Management.
Role Benefits
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Profit Sharing through discounted share save scheme
- Company pension with enhanced contribution options
- Options to buy additional holidays
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understand of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.
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CLOSING DATE - 25th September 2026
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