Junior Buyer

The responsibilities of this Junior Buyer - Food
- To support the Category Lead in proactively managing the supply base with the aim of enhancing buying efficiencies.
- Ensuring the sourcing of great products with safety and ethical practices.
- Negotiating with suppliers to optimize the commercial category, which includes yoghurts, milk, cheese, desserts, creams, milk-based drinks, butter and spreads.
- Collaborating closely with the Supply Chain team.
- Category supports across supplier agreements and terms.
- Assisting the category and marketing team with promotional launches and campaigns.
- Working towards driving the revenue and profit performance of clients.
- Developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The experience required for this Junior Buyer - Food
- You must be a Graduate calibre with experience in a commercial environment.
- Has 2 years + experience with Buying, Supply Cain Purchasing or Procurement experience within a supermarket, convenience, foodservice, manufacturing or retail environment.
- That you have experience within a food, food service, Health & beauty or FMCG environment.
- Certification in CIPS (or studying towards this) is desirable but no means essential
- You must be a good communicator that is confident to deal with internal & external stakeholders.
- Analytical in your approach and be able to happy to deal with trading reports.
- Intermediate to Advance Excel skillset

What is it for you if successful in this Junior Buyer - Food
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
- Discounts
- Pension
- 25 days holiday

This is a great opportunity to work for a £Billion industry with growth for the right calibre individual who are in their infancy Buying or procurement career. If this role sounds like you please send your CV to reference number JO-2303-110725

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: JO-2303-110725