Food Buyer

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time £50,000 - £100,000 per year

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a Buyer role to utilise data and understand brands, to create new ranges, appropriate pricing and sales-boosting strategies to deliver profitable ranges and drive year on year growth.

This business is a global multi-brand business which has been established for over 100 years and has over 200 stores globally and growing.

The roles and responsibilities for this Buyer - Food role -

  • You will be responsible for selecting and developing profitable new ranges for upcoming seasons
  • This category includes chocolate boxes, bags sweets (tins and bags) including biscuits.
  • Working with leading suppliers such as a Cadburys, Nestle, Lindt and Haribo etc
  • Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans around the categories
  • Keep abreast of international market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity thus identify market opportunities
  • Holding accountability for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income.
  • You should have experience of driving revenue and profit with digital & store ranges.
  • Using data and upcoming trends you will generate new ideas on how to grow YOY sales, margin to deliver an effective category plans.
  • Conduct range reviews and undertake continuous improvement of the product offer through effective range analysis
  • Managing performance of products within budget.

To be successful in this Buyer - Snacking role -

  • You'll be an experienced Buyer, Junior Buyer who has bought branded product ranges within food
  • Ideally have had Snacking, Gifting Food, Impulse, Seasonal, Biscuits or Confectionary experience
  • Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans to suit the specific markets
  • A head for figures, as this area is data-driven.
  • Has expertise knowledge for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income.
  • P&L Management experience

The Benefits of this Buyer - Food role -

  • 25 days Holidays
  • Pension
  • Bonus potential
  • Flexible working (on average 3 days in the office)
  • Staff discounts and other incentives

The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a fast growing and ambitious business, where their people are their biggest asset If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today

  • Food Buyer

    3 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Lime Talent Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    Food BuyerLondon - Hybrid 3 days/week in the officeSalary - £40,000 - £45,000Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly capable and results-drivenBuyerto manage the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of food products, ingredients, and packaging materials—both locally and internationally. The role includes overseeing the full import process, ensuring...

  • Food Buyer

    3 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Lime Talent Full time

    Food BuyerLondon - Hybrid 3 days/week in the officeSalary - £40,000 - £45,000Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly capable and results-driven Buyer to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of food products, ingredients, and packaging materials—both locally and internationally. The role includes overseeing the full import process, ensuring...

  • Buyer Food

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

    Quest Search & Selection are looking for a Buyer Food to drive the commercial buying strategy across a diverse and fast-growing portfolio, and key categories such as FMCG, drinks and snacks. You will curate product ranges that excite customers, develop strong supplier relationships, and support category growth through strategic commercial decisions and...

  • Buyer Food

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Ltd Full time

    Quest Search & Selection are looking for a Buyer Food to drive the commercial buying strategy across a diverse and fast-growing portfolio, and key categories such as FMCG, drinks and snacks. You will curate product ranges that excite customers, develop strong supplier relationships, and support category growth through strategic commercial decisions and...

  • Food Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Inside Out Purchasing & Supply Full time

    Inside Out Purchasing & Supply has been engaged to recruit a Buyer for a leading brand based in central London. To be considered for this role you will have - Purchasing experience within Food Service, Retail or Wholesale - Experience of food purchasing - Experience of working with 3rd party distributors. - Excellent computer skills including Excel. -...

  • Senior Buyer Non-food

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Seven Full time

    Our client: - Leading foodservice organisation supplying the out of home sector - Fantastic culture focused on personal development will support professional qualifications - Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth. Research & insights are at the centre of decision making - This Non-Food Buying role is ideal for forward thinking individual, who...

  • Senior Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Senior Buyer - Food Central London - Hybrid Working £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Food Buyer to join an established and well-loved national retailer. This is a great opportunity for a strong trading focused Buying / Category Manager to join the expanding Food team in their London headoffice function...

  • Food Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    london, United Kingdom Lime Talent Full time

    Food Buyer London - Hybrid 3 days/week in the office Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 Job Overview We are seeking a highly capable and results-driven Buyer to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of food products, ingredients, and packaging materials—both locally and internationally. The role includes overseeing the full import process, ensuring...

  • Food Buyer

    3 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Lime Talent Full time

    Food Buyer London - Hybrid 3 days/week in the office Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 Job Overview We are seeking a highly capable and results-driven Buyer to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of food products, ingredients, and packaging materials—both locally and internationally. The role includes overseeing the full import process, ensuring...

  • Senior Buyer

    2 days ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Food Retailer Full time

    Our client is a market‑leading food retailer who continues to dominate the industry. They are seeking an experienced Head of Buyer to lead their ambient category, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their premium product offering. This company is dedicated to offering the finest natural and organic products, combining outstanding customer...