Junior Buyer

Location: Leeds (Hybrid) (Remote considered) UK travel to suppliers and customers as required

Join Hain Celestial

At Hain Celestial, we're proud to be the business behind some of the UK's most loved food brands, including Ella's Kitchen, Hartley's, Linda McCartney's, Yorkshire Provender, Cully & Sully, Robertson's and many more. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated and ambitious Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team and help support the sourcing of materials that keep our brands performing at their best.

Whether you're already working in a buying or procurement role or looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across a fast-paced FMCG environment while learning from experienced procurement professionals.

The Role

As a Junior Buyer, you'll support the Procurement team in sourcing and managing suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and other goods required across our business. You'll play an important role in supplier management, market analysis, cost optimisation, and category management while helping ensure we maintain the highest standards of quality, service, and value. 

Working closely with Senior Buyers, you'll develop your commercial skills, build relationships with suppliers, and take ownership of spend categories as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of spend with support from Senior Buyers.
• Conduct market research to understand key cost drivers and industry trends.
• Build supplier profiles and identify contingency options.
• Support budget pricing activities and category reviews.
• Identify and help deliver cost-saving initiatives across the business.

Supplier Sourcing & Market Analysis

• Research and identify potential suppliers for raw materials and packaging.
• Analyse market trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain supplier databases and market intelligence.
• Support supplier evaluation based on cost, quality, and service performance.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build strong and effective relationships with suppliers.
• Support supplier performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity.
• Assist with demand forecasting and inventory management activities. 

Commercial Support

• Assist with supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Support budget management and cost control initiatives.
• Track and report on savings opportunities and procurement performance. 

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is commercially curious, highly organised, and eager to learn within a dynamic procurement environment.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a buying, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role.
• Understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general MS Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required. 

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or a related industry.
• Exposure to procurement systems and purchasing software.
• Some experience supporting commercial negotiations and supplier relationships. 

Why Join Hain Celestial?

• Be part of a business behind some of the UK's most recognisable food brands.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of procurement categories and suppliers.
• Work alongside experienced procurement professionals who will support your development.
• Hybrid and flexible working environment.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a global FMCG organisation.
• Exposure to customers and suppliers across the UK.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary / rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• A day off work to support our charity partners
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Medical benefit
• And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your procurement expertise while contributing to well-loved brands found in households across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.