Buyer

**Introduction** Food is such an exciting sector right now. From sustainability and innovation to allergen legislation changes, supply chain challenges or forecasted inflation, theres so much going on. Do you have an interest in food supply? Do you enjoy crunching numbers and problem solving? Are you able to influence and negotiate effectively? Do you enjoy targets? Are you self-motivated and keen to develop? If so, we may have the perfect role for you We are looking for a full-time, office-based Food Category **Buyer** to join our thriving and growing company. **The Company** allmanhall is an independent, family-owned food procurement company, based in the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire, just a few miles outside Bath. Our mission is to deliver sustainable value for every client, because good food shouldn't cost the EARTH. We challenge and transform food supply so informed decisions become clear. Our team is made up of talented, professional, and passionate individuals, who could work anywhere but choose, and are proud to be, a positive part of allmanhall. We develop our team and offer opportunities for long term careers. One team member says: "_The company encourages and empowers everyone to make a positive difference. The support provided is above and beyond_". Our values - at our core, this is what makes us allmanhall: - **E**veryone matters - **A**gile and independent - **R**eal results - **T**hought provoking and informed - **H**ere for the long term **The Role** The purpose of this role is to assume responsibility for and manage assigned categories and suppliers to negotiate competitive terms in line with company buying strategy to ensure that allmanhall remain competitive against the market. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include: - Provide support to the Procurement Manager on major categories and suppliers - Develop and oversee service level agreements to performance manage assigned categories and suppliers in line with company buying strategy - Deliver against commercial targets or requirements - Deliver ongoing benefits to the internal and external customer through supplier management and implement agreed improvement practices to deliver enhanced client satisfaction - Deliver Buying team tasks to plan - Delivery and management of Buying team projects to plan - Action assigned cases to target - Undertake report writing and analysis, turning data into insight and informative reports for key external stakeholders - Support the business by providing procurement advice and development opportunities with new and existing clients - Support all Buying team activity and contribute to the development of the team to improve efficiencies, effectiveness, and business growth. **Essential requirements**: - Demonstrate a can-do attitude and a real desire to work with and help our clients and suppliers - Have an interest in research and markets - Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills - Able to influence and negotiate effectively - Have excellent planning, organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail skills - Be solution orientated and have a proactive approach to problem solving - Have strong computer skills, including advanced Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Be able to report write - influential and fluent writing skills - Able to self-motivate and work with limited micro / hands-on day-to-day management - Have previous work experience in a business environment - Have GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent. **Desirable requirements**: - An interest or previous experience in foodservice - Open to learning and displaying a growth mindset - Able to constructively challenge - Understanding of category management - Previous Buyer or project management experience (but not essential) **The Contract** Full-time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:45 - 17:15 (with an early finish on Fridays at 16:15). You can request flexible working hours around the core ours of 09:30 - 14:00. Whilst we are willing to offer flexibility to all our team, we will need to ensure that business requirements are met throughout the working week. **Salary**: circa £28,000 per annum plus a competitive benefits package including a bonus scheme Work location: Head Office - SN13 0NY