Buyer

Location: This is a hybrid role and includes an opportunity to work from home however, you must be able to work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, we are looking for someone living within 50 mins of from our Theale office (RG7 5AW). The Role: Buyer   We’re looking for a commercially savvy and passionate Buyer to help shape our product range and drive growth across our food and drink portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you’ll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and curating a range that delights our customers and reflects our values.   Key responsibilities (but not limited to): Build and develop commercially successful food & drink ranges  Grow sales and margin through strategic sourcing and supplier management  Negotiate terms of contract and supply with new and existing partners  Coordinate product information for catalogues and maintain accurate product, image, and pricing files Present new ranges and deliver product training to internal teams  Manage and implement the promotional calendar  Conduct range reviews and monitor competitor activity  Support system management and provide key data to other departments  About You: Proven experience in a buying or procurement role, ideally within FMCG or food & drink  Strong commercial awareness and a keen eye for opportunity  Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills  Highly organised with strong analytical and numeracy skills  Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities  Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn new systems quickly  A collaborative mindset and a passion for purpose-driven business  A can-do attitude, attention to detail and passion for purpose-driven brands  Career History & Background: A proven, demonstrable track record as experienced Buyer or in a similar commercially focused position. IT competency with experience of Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom and Outlook is essential as is a high standard of numeracy and literacy. Experience: At least 3 years’ buying experience preferably in in food & drink. Must have a full and preferably clean driving licence. Desirable Personal Qualities and Attributes: Highly motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse workload. Comfortable to work on your own, as part of a wider commercial team and be able to build strong cross functional relationships. Comfort with independent working but also a desire to share learnings & success with others in the team. Resilient, tenacious, and determined to succeed. About Cotswold Fayre We are an award-winning, speciality fine food wholesale distributor, most notably being named the Grocer Gold Award Winner as Speciality Wholesaler of the Year in 2023. We supply retailers in several channels across a diverse range of categories including ambient, chilled and frozen foods as well as pet, home and lifestyle and we were thrilled to celebrate our 25 th anniversary in 2024.  As a B Corp, our purpose is to inspire, delight and make a difference to people’s lives, the local community and the planet. We were named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025 for medium-sized companies and highly commended for employing people with disabilities. We are also member of the Living Wage Foundation and have been a Carbon Neutral business since 2019.  Interested? We offer an attractive package including: Competitive salary Generous benefits package   We are looking for a person who, like us, believes business should be a force for good and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all levels of ability. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we stand for. We want our people to grow and develop their confidence and responsibilities treating our customers with kindness and care; all within an atmosphere of fun and rewarding hard work. When applying for a role, let us know why you're excited about this opportunity. Share your passion, your goals, and what drives you. Your unique perspective and enthusiasm are what make you stand out. We can't wait to learn more about you and how you can contribute to our team. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to  peopleandculture@cotswold-fayre.co.uk