Job title: Senior Buyer - Indirects

Location: Hull

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

We opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. 2025 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!

What’s involved?

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Senior Buyer – Indirects will manage a range of categories within Indirects. The role will ensure that the best commercial terms and conditions are agreed.

Developing and maintaining robust relationships with the right suppliers will be critical to the long-term growth plans of the business and building excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders is key.

Able to manage multiple projects at once and work on behalf of Jackson’s Bakery and William Jackson Food Group, this role will require a self-starter with an analytical mind.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage category spend utilising a staged sourcing process aligned with the business’ strategy.
• Ensure robust category strategies are developed for spend areas.
• Support group led procurement initiatives working on behalf of the various William Jackson Food Group businesses.
• Ensure all categories are in line with the business’ ethical procurement and sustainable sourcing policy.
• Identify and support cost optimisation projects.
• Continually push our contractual terms compliance across the supply base.
• Ensure internal and external stakeholders understand category strategies and influence where necessary.
• Ensure financial due diligence is carried out and relevant actions are taken.
• Working with internal stakeholders, develop and maintain the indirect procurement process to support the business needs.
• Support other procurement categories as and when required.
• Champion the Jacksons vision, values and the business goals.
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

Live and Breathe Jacksons Values:

Expert

We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day, and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we’re always learning and we make sure we learn together!

Care

We look after each other. We’re friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.

Passion

Since 1851, we’ve been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We’re passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.

Ambition

We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We’re not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.

Grounded

We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team’s success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you’ll find us.

You will:

• Have strong procurement and negotiation skills.
• Have the ability to analyse risk and financially assess supply options.
• Have a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Carry a positive personal attitude at all times.
• Be prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ to achieve results.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing roles within a dynamic department.
• Have the ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Have an aptitude for planning and organisation.
• Need to meet our EDI aspirations.
• Have very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree educated
• CIPS desired but not essential
• Experience from an FMCG background
• Utilities experience – desirable but not essential

Those who know you would describe you as:

• Driven
• Tenacious
• Committed
• Personable
• A great team player
• Well organised
• A good communicator
• Highly motivated, a real self-starter

Job commitments

Hull – Derringham Street – HU3 1EW / Hybrid

Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Why Jacksons?

• In return for your commitment as a Senior Buyer - Indirects with us you will receive:
• Competitive hourly rate paid every 4 weeks.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.
• Car Cash Allowance

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!