Food Buyer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client:
Seven Search and Selection Ltd
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Our client:
* Leading food organisation working across all out of home sectors
* Fantastic culture focused on personal development that offers flexible working
* Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth
* Flexible working 2 days in the office near Windsor
The role:
* Manage designated food categories, ensuring long-term profitability, budgeted income, and terms agreements.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure the lowest costs and most cost-effective routes to market.
* Collaborate with category and NPD teams to deliver range and NPD opportunities aligned with company strategy.
* Work with Supply Chain to ensure supplier SLAs are met and customer demand is fulfilled.
* Lead category review processes, recommend cost-saving initiatives, and present market analysis and pricing strategies.
* Ideal candidates will have experience in food buying within retail, wholesale, hospitality, or foodservice sectors.
* Demonstrate a passion for trading, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills.
* Possess strong influencing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
* Hands-on buying experience with direct supplier negotiations using various tactics.
* Excellent communication, data analysis, planning, and organizational skills. Able to work independently with a proactive attitude.
* Thrives in a personable, caring, yet ambitious organization.
Benefits & Details:
* Salary up to £65k plus car allowance, bonus, pension, and health benefits.
* Flexible working 2 days a week in the office near Windsor.
* Culture focused on personal development.
To apply, please send your CV via the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17381/7. Confidentiality assured.
Note: Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all applicants. If you do not hear within 14 days, your application may not be progressed. For more opportunities, visit our website.
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