Labels and Ingredients Buyer

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Overview

The Buyer - Labels & Ingredients is responsible for the sourcing, procurement, 

and supplier management of all labels and ingredient materials required for 

production at the Penston site.

The role ensures continuous supply to meet production and customer demand, 

while delivering cost efficiency, compliance with food safety and retailer 

standards, and robust supplier performance.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining material availability, supporting 

NPD and promotional changes, and ensuring full traceability across the supply 

chain

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

Source and purchase labels & ingredients, and related consumables in line with 

site demand

Raise and manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP systems

Monitor supplier lead times and ensure timely delivery to support production 

schedules

Support tendering, supplier selection, and cost benchmarking activities

2. Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with label and ingredient suppliers

Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness)

Resolve supply issues, shortages, and quality concerns promptly

Support supplier audits and ensure alignment with ABP and retailer standard

3. Material Availability & Planning

Work closely with planning, production, and stores teams to ensure uninterrupted 

supply

Monitor stock levels and consumption trends to prevent shortages or excess

Support forecasting and demand planning for labels (including promotional and 

seasonal changes)

Manage risks and contingency plans for critical materials

4. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

Deliver cost savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier optimisation

Identify opportunities to improve specifications, formats, or supply routes

Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain 

processes

5. Compliance & Traceability

Ensure all purchased materials meet BRCGS, food safety, and retailer requirements

Maintain accurate documentation and traceability records

Support internal and external audits with procurement and supplier data

Ensure correct labelling, ingredient traceability, and documentation standards are 

maintained

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Packaging Development, Technical, NPD, Operations, and 

Commercial teams

Support label artwork changes and launches with timely procurement

Contribute to project delivery (e.g., new product launches, supplier changes, 

sustainability initiatives)

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Proactive, solution-focused approach

Strong communicator with ability to influence stakeholders

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Team-oriented with a flexible approach

Desirable

Experience in chilled food or protein manufacturing

Knowledge of label artwork and print processes

Understanding of BRCGS and UK food legislation

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology disocunts, vehicle leasing etc.
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free Fruit.