Senior Buyer (UK or NL)

Job Details:

Job location: Candidate can be in Ashford, UK, or Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job Summary:

A Buyer responsible for developing a deep understanding of global poultry market dynamics, particularly chicken price movements, in order to drive informed sourcing decisions and competitive negotiations for finished products at a global level. The role focuses on positioning European procurement in the most cost-effective manner by leveraging market insights and supplier strategies

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Essential Duties and Responsibilitie**

• s:Lead supplier negotiations (short- to mid-term) and manage RFQs and tender processes to ensure competitive sourcing outcome
• s.Oversee contract execution and ensure effective delivery management to guarantee continuity of supply, while maintaining full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirement
• s.Raise, manage, and track purchase orders in accordance with Tyson Foods procurement policies and approval processe
• s.Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (Finance, Commercial, R&D, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure alignment and effective execution of day-to-day activitie
• s.Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to identify, develop, and launch new product
• s.Partner with Quality and R&D teams to define product specifications and support supplier approval processe
• s.Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with suppliers across global market
• s.Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, and service levels) and implement corrective actions where necessar
• y.Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement documentation to support audit requirements, compliance, and traceabilit

y.Educati o

n:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Food Science, or a related field (or equivalent experienc

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Work Experienc**

• e: 5+ years’ experience in procurem
• entExperience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environm
• entProven experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationsh
• ipsStrong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain operati
• onsExperience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, and Fina

nceLicensure, Registration and/or Certificati

• on:CIPS qualification (or working towards) – prefer

redSpecial Job Competenci

• es:Strong negotiation and supplier management ski
• llsUnderstanding of global poultry and protein market dynam
• icsKnowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requireme
• ntsStrong analytical and problem-solving ski
• llsExcellent organisational and time management ski
• llsEffective communication and stakeholder management abilit
• iesHigh attention to detail and accur
• acyAbility to manage supply risks and respond to changing business dema

ndsSuperviso

• ry:No direct supervisory responsibilit

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• rip.Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or int eh futur
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Eligible:No

Work Shift:The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable ac

commodation.Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or vet

eran status.