Food Buyer

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Seven Search and Selection Ltd Full time

Our client:

  • Leading foodservice organisation supplying the out of home sector
  • Fantastic culture focused on personal development will support CIPS qualification
  • Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth. Research & insights are at the centre of decision making
  • This Buying role is ideal for forward thinking individual, who has a passion for food and enjoys negotiation
  • Central London 3 days a week with 2 days at home


The role:

  • The successful Buyer Food will manage a designated food category and will have responsibility for sourcing and negotiating a range that meets the strategic plan and delivers targeted sales and profit
  • As Buyer Food you will develop and deliver innovative ideas that exceed customer expectations and grow market share
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders you will develop the strategic plan that will deliver long term growth
  • As Buyer Food you will develop good category knowledge and overview and will drive cost savings through category management.


Ideal candidate:

  • You will currently be working as a food buyer or assistant buyer within food retail, foodservice or food wholesale within the UK
  • It is essential that you can demonstrate a passion for buying and a flair for commerciality along with fantastic negotiation skills
  • Working as part of a team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with stakeholders.
  • As Buyer Food you must have good insight and data analysis skills and be able to action opportunities to drive profit
  • You will have excellent planning and organization skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative, a self-starter with can-do attitude


Benefits & details:

  • Salary up to £40k plus, bonus benefits
  • Fantastic culture with genuine focus on personal development
  • Role is split between the office in central London (3 days) and home (2 days)


Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17146/7. Confidentiality assured.

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