About Us
ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.
As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.
With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.
Role Overview
The Buyer - Labels & Ingredients is responsible for the sourcing, procurement,
and supplier management of all labels and ingredient materials required for
production at the Penston site.
The role ensures continuous supply to meet production and customer demand,
while delivering cost efficiency, compliance with food safety and retailer
standards, and robust supplier performance.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining material availability, supporting
NPD and promotional changes, and ensuring full traceability across the supply
chain
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Sourcing
Source and purchase labels & ingredients, and related consumables in line with
site demand
Raise and manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP systems
Monitor supplier lead times and ensure timely delivery to support production
schedules
Support tendering, supplier selection, and cost benchmarking activities
2. Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with label and ingredient suppliers
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness)
Resolve supply issues, shortages, and quality concerns promptly
Support supplier audits and ensure alignment with ABP and retailer standard
3. Material Availability & Planning
Work closely with planning, production, and stores teams to ensure uninterrupted
supply
Monitor stock levels and consumption trends to prevent shortages or excess
Support forecasting and demand planning for labels (including promotional and
seasonal changes)
Manage risks and contingency plans for critical materials
4. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
Deliver cost savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier optimisation
Identify opportunities to improve specifications, formats, or supply routes
Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain
processes
5. Compliance & Traceability
Ensure all purchased materials meet BRCGS, food safety, and retailer requirements
Maintain accurate documentation and traceability records
Support internal and external audits with procurement and supplier data
Ensure correct labelling, ingredient traceability, and documentation standards are
maintained
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Packaging Development, Technical, NPD, Operations, and
Commercial teams
Support label artwork changes and launches with timely procurement
Contribute to project delivery (e.g., new product launches, supplier changes,
sustainability initiatives)
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Proactive, solution-focused approach
Strong communicator with ability to influence stakeholders
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with a flexible approach
Desirable
Experience in chilled food or protein manufacturing
Knowledge of label artwork and print processes
Understanding of BRCGS and UK food legislation
What's in it for You?
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Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Internal Training and Development Programmes
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Employee discounts offered by customers
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Employee Recognition Programme.
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Benefits Portal inclusive of technology disocunts, vehicle leasing etc.
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Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
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Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
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Life Assurance
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Free Fruit.
