senior buyer
Aug 14, 2026 · OPTIMAL - Human Reinforced
What you'll do
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of raw materials and third-party products
- Build, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships locally and internationally
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and supplier agreements
- Identify new products, suppliers, and innovative sourcing opportunities
- Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance
- Analyze and optimize Cost of Goods Sold and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Retail teams on product and supplier selection
- Support pricing strategy through margin analysis and commercial decision-making
- Develop demand forecasts and purchasing plans
- Ensure suppliers meet quality, reliability, and service standards
Key requirements
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation of pricing, commercial terms, and contracts
- Market trend monitoring and Cost of Goods Sold analysis
- Demand forecasting and purchasing planning
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
About the job
Optimal, on behalf of its client, a company operating in the food manufacturing and retail sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to lead its strategic procurement function.
Scope of Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that quality, cost efficiency, and innovation are reflected in every purchasing decision, supporting the company's continued growth and commercial success.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of both raw materials for production and third-party products for the company's retail network.
Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers across local and international markets.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and supplier agreements to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Continuously identify new products, suppliers, producers, and innovative sourcing opportunities that enhance the company's product portfolio.
Monitor market trends, commodity price fluctuations, and supplier performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
Analyze and optimize Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Production, and Retail teams to ensure the selection of the most suitable products and suppliers.
Support pricing strategy by contributing to margin analysis and commercial decision-making.
Develop demand forecasts and purchasing plans to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and inventory risks.
Ensure suppliers consistently meet the company's quality, reliability, and service standards.
About the company
Since 2005, Optimal HR Group provides unparalleled, bespoke HR services to large organisations and SMEs operating in the EMEA region.
Our mission is to combine advisory and consulting services with the world's most innovative and respected tools in order to provide our clients bespoke HR solutions which will assist them to maximise the value of their human capital and strengthen their core business model.
We pride ourselves on delivering a 360° business support platform to our clients through 5 divisions:
Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy & Talent Development
Learning Services
Workforce Management
Outplacement
About the company
Since 2005, Optimal HR Group provides unparalleled, bespoke HR services to large organisations and SMEs operating in the EMEA region.
Our mission is to combine advisory and consulting services with the world's most innovative and respected tools in order to provide our clients bespoke HR solutions which will assist them to maximise the value of their human capital and strengthen their core business model.
We pride ourselves on delivering a 360° business support platform to our clients through 5 divisions:
Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy & Talent Development
Learning Services
Workforce Management
Outplacement