Senior Buyer – Food – FTC – Hybrid
Food (chilled categories)
FTC 12 months
North West – Hybrid
£55k – 65k plus package
If, as a buyer, you are looking for a foodie business with a strong belief in their teams, then this opening in my client’s structure will be of real interest. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
They are constantly pushing the boundaries on quality and offering their customers a bespoke service. The leadership Team have created a culture of creativity and agility, giving them an enviable position in the marketplace. There is flexibility around work life balance (WFH 2 days per week) and a great attitude to people in the business. They set high standards but on meeting the senior team you will understand why they are successful – the energy on site and connectivity across the teams is tangible.
What is the business all about?
* A growing business with a broad portfolio of high-quality products.
* Agile and innovative – no red tape slowing things down.
* Excellent reputation for quality and customer service.
* Robust supply chain strategy.
* A senior team with full support from the SLT who celebrate fresh thinking.
The Senior Buyer – Chilled role highlights are:
* Working closely with and reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.
* Leading a wide range of supplier relationships and managing a small team.
* Driving value and quality across the supply chain.
* Ensuring the highest possible quality is achieved across all product categories.
* Drawing on data insights to shape category and customer opportunities.
* Work collaboratively with the creative development and commercial team.
* Develop a more seamless supply chain to deliver quality and competitive pricing for the end customer.
* Be the go-to expert for your category.
Your background
* Solid buying experience in food manufacturing, foodservice, or retail.
* A sharp commercial edge with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
* Confidence to influence, challenge, and build strong supplier partnerships.
* A natural collaborator who’s also self-motivated to drive projects forward.
* Above all: real food industry experience – that’s essential.
Interviews to be scheduled in the next month so contact us without delay for the next steps in this recruitment process.
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