As a Food Purchasing Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting our Managed pubs by ensuring the right food products are available, on time and to specification, while delivering value through strong supplier partnerships. You'll work closely with Food Development and Supply Chain teams in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
Join us at Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We are deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.
Responsibilities
* Manage a defined range of food categories and supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, availability and value.
* Lead commercial negotiations on pricing and contracts, making recommendations that support business objectives.
* Work cross-functionally with Food Development, Supply Chain and wider teams to deliver against purchasing strategy.
* Monitor supplier performance, compliance and contracts, ensuring agreed standards and service levels are met.
* Identify market trends, risks and innovation opportunities to continuously improve our food offer.
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing suppliers and purchasing across multiple product categories.
* Strong commercial and analytical skills, with confidence in negotiation and decision-making.
* The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent planning, organization and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
* A customer-focused, collaborative mindset with a passion for developing your purchasing career.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and pension contribution.
* The chance to further your career across our well-known brands; as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we provide training and development at each level of your career.
* Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all our brands.
* Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter.
* Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
* Refer a friend program – earn £1,500 when a referred candidate is placed.
* Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
* Retail discounts – receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three mobile, and many more.
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