UK Based Buyer

MaxiCoffee is a French company with a deep passion for the world of coffee.

We believe that sharing a coffee is an act of thoughtfulness and a way to bring people together.

We love to introduce others to the world of coffee because it has the power to encourage human and social growth.

Our company ethos is founded on three inseparable pillars that create a unified whole: a framework, a structure, and collaboration.

A key part of this framework is living by our values: solidarity, enthusiasm, dependability, perseverance, and harmony.

Lavazza Professional - a successful company of the Lavazza Group - is the competent partner for beverage supply in the workplace. Our successful global beverage systems offer a wide range of products from high-quality coffee and tea, coffee specialties to cold drinks and soups. Our snack and beverage vending machines with high-quality drinks create enjoyable moments in every company.

Do you want to make a difference? Are you a team player with a hands-on mentality? Then you'll fit in with us! With us, you can expect a lively environment, a motivated team and exciting and varied topics and projects with plenty of creative freedom.

We are looking for you as a buyer, located in Basingstoke, North Hampshire with regular travel to France - this is an essential part of the role.

The Buyer manages a portfolio of local UK suppliers across multiple product categories, aligned with the company’s purchasing strategy. This is working with digital platforms, analyzing data, consumer usage, this is not just about purchasing products in a procurement capacity.

They work closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure the relevance of the product assortment, optimize commercial conditions, and achieve profitability goals.

Key responsibilities:

· Source, select, and contract with suppliers.

· Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.

· Coordinate with commercial teams to adapt the offer based on customer needs and market trends.

· Collaborate with the supply chain to secure supply and optimize flows.

· Contribute to the definition and implementation of the local sourcing strategy.

· Develop, build and understand the digital buying world.

· Learn to understand business and consumer needs and analyze data.

Activity Overview

As MaxiCoffee expands its digital presence into new markets, the Buyer for the UK will play a pivotal role in shaping the local product portfolio. This involves strengthening relationships with local branches of existing suppliers and establishing partnerships with new suppliers that align with both market demands and commercial objectives.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Director and operating within defined guidelines, the Buyer’s core responsibilities include:

· Conducting comprehensive market, supplier, and product analysis.

· Understand the importance to the business, customers and have an ability to analyze and adapt.

· Onboarding new suppliers and products, negotiating key terms (including pricing, delivery schedules, payment conditions, lead times, guarantees, etc.).

· Engaging with suppliers to negotiate prices and purchasing agreements.

· Continuously evaluating and optimizing commercial conditions.

· Monitoring supplier performance and category-specific KPIs.

· Overseeing all aspects of negotiation, including pricing, contractual terms, and promotional initiatives.

· Managing Product database efficiently.

· Coordinating with internal departments regarding supplier updates and changes.

· Supporting trade marketing negotiations.

· Facilitating the development of strategic partnerships.

The Buyer serves as the primary local contact for suppliers and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, logistics) dedicated to the UK market, while maintaining close alignment with the central purchasing team to ensure consistency with company goals based in France.

Across all responsibilities, the Buyer upholds MaxiCoffee's core values, fostering strong supplier relationships and seeking solutions that create value for customers, the company, and its partners.

Responsibilities

The Buyer manages their supplier portfolio, oversees supplier relations and performance, and monitors activities to align with Maxi Coffee's strategy.

Skills

· Organised and precise in assigned tasks

· understanding of the company's operations and organisation

· Languages – Fluent in English, French and German advantageous.

· Adaptable to rapid change

· Compliance with company procedures

· Skilled negotiator aligned with company values

· Able to analyze issues and suggest solutions

· Capable of summarizing work and reporting progress

· Experience in purchasing products for digital services essential.

Personal qualities

• A self-starter,
• dynamic, responsive and willing to share
• Ability to work in teams and cross-functionally
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to prepare and deliver proposals
• Good interpersonal skills
• Customer-centric approach with a solid buyer experience and an appetite for digital commerce.
• The right to work within the UK must be in place, no sponsorship will be offered for this position. The successful candidate maybe subject to completing and satisfying a DBS check. Full back ground checks will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a buying or procurement role, preferably within a supply chain or logistics environment.
• Proficiency in procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Why join us?

Competitive salary - £41,500.00 plus profit and performance related bonus of 10%

Amazing company benefits including pension, wellbeing package, Group life assurance and benefit portal.

If you are passionate about procurement and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.