Food Buyer

**_Daylesford: people who want to make a difference_**
- At the core of Daylesford is our care for the environment, our animals and our people. For over forty years we’ve strived to inspire change and nurture growth, and our teams are made up of people who take pride in what they do every day. We know that together we can make a difference for the future of our planet and the wellbeing of our customers._

Our Daylesford family is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate** Food Buyer - Fresh Food **to join our team, based in Gloucestershire or London. **Full time** contract, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Competitive salary.

**About the role**

Our fresh food range is at the centre of what makes us who we are, and our buyers are critical in our operation. You will liaise between internal and external stakeholders to ensure the consistent high quality of our products in our stores and wholesale operation. You will define and own a range at the heart of our overall food retail strategy.

**About you**

The successful applicant will be part of a team of 5 buyers responsible for the commercial performance of one of our fresh food categories across the retail, restaurant, production and wholesale operation. You will possess in depth knowledge of the fresh supply chain and be abreast of current market trends. Experience within an organic system would be an advantage. You will combine great commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial spirit and practical nature as well as the ability to manage a challenging supply base. You will be a food lover at heart with excellent relationship management skills. You will be comfortable analysing and interpreting raw data. This is a busy role within a high-performing business critical team. You must be up for the challenge

**Main responsibilities.**
- To deliver budgeted sales, waste and margin across the meat and eggs category.
- To own and manage yield and fulfilment through the business working closely with Wholesale and Kitchens teams
- To manage accreditation quality, service, and cost across major suppliers through a structured approach to supply relationship management with clear KPI’s, terms of business and continuous review
- To own cost and retail prices across the categories ensuring system accuracy and ensure any changes are communicated to the business in a timely manner
- To work with kitchens, and sales teams to deliver against agreed targets (range, ordering, availability, standards)
- To work closely with Wholesale Manager to maximize category performance
- To define, own and deliver a range that reflects the Food retail strategy and embraces quality, innovation, sustainability, and seasonality and is brought to life across relevant sales channels
- To support on assigned NPD projects using the agreed NPD process and work with relevant stakeholders to maximize sales at launch
- To be at the fore front of market trends and innovation within the category

**We Offer**
- Development and career progression encouraged
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 50% staff lunch discount
- Company parties including an annual festival
- Wellness focused - employee helpline, voluntary health cash plan,
- Access to hundreds of online discounts
- Daylesford 30% discount from day 1
- Bamford 60% discount on skin care range from day 1
- Team member of the month awarded £150 per month (added to your pay)
- Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus up to £1000
- Access to a variety of discounts on retail, restaurants, and cinema tickets
- Milestone awards years 1, 5, 10, 15, 20+
- Subsidised private medical insurance

**If you would like to be part of our truly unique business - we would love to hear from you**. Please send us your CV and cover letter.