NPD, Process & Samples Buyer
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Contract: 16-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Join Our Team at Hilton Foods!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive NPD, Process & Samples Buyer to join our team in Huntingdon on a 16-month fixed-term contract.
At Hilton Foods, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative food products to our customers. Behind every successful product launch is a team working together to ensure the right materials are available at the right time – and that's where you come in!
Working closely with our Procurement, New Product Development (NPD), Technical and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in bringing new products to life, supporting factory trials and ensuring smooth, successful product launches.
What You'll Be Doing
Sourcing and purchasing ingredients, packaging and materials to support new product development, factory trials and sample production.
Working closely with NPD and Procurement teams to ensure materials are available on time and in line with launch schedules.
Building strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing, lead times and minimum order quantities.
Coordinating sample orders, deliveries and stock levels to support development activities.
Supporting product launches, process improvements and factory trials, responding quickly to changing requirements.
Managing NPD and sampling spend, monitoring supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Collaborating with teams across the business to ensure a smooth transition from product development to launch.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on building relationships and takes pride in making things happen.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Previous experience in procurement, buying or scheduling, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confidence in communicating and building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
A collaborative mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
Why Join Hilton Foods?
At Hilton Foods, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking business where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, work across multiple functions and contribute directly to the successful development and launch of new products.
Interested?
If you're an organised, commercially minded individual who enjoys working with people and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the Hilton Foods team!
At Hilton Food Solutions, we specialise in connecting trusted global suppliers with customers across multiple food sectors, including retail, wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing and e-commerce.
Founded in 2016 and based in Huntingdon, UK, we work with a worldwide network of alliance partners and benefit from access to Hilton Foods’ ten European and three APAC processing sites. This allows us to deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse provenance, budgets and format requirements—covering a wide range of fresh and frozen proteins.
Our work is guided by five values:
• Collaborative – working together across teams, geographies, and partners to deliver real solutions
• Innovative – constantly improving and transforming the way we work
• Agile – responding quickly to change and staying ahead of market needs
• Ambitious – setting bold goals and achieving them alongside our customers
• Responsible – doing what’s right for people, communities and the planet
Our strength lies in building valued, long-term relationships grounded in quality, service and expertise. Innovation sits at the heart of what we do; our approach to product development ensures we continue to lead with high standards, technical excellence and globally recognised sourcing practices.
At Hilton Food Solutions, we pride ourselves on being more than a supplier - we’re a trusted partner in innovation, growth, and sustainability.
To get in touch with us, please contact Commercial-HFS@hiltonfoods.com
