Are you ready to take the next step in your purchasing career with an ambitious and growing food business?
PURCHASING MANAGER
Staines-upon-Thames | £63K plus bonus | Full-time (40 hrs/week)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join the team at Accent Catering. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a key role responsible for overseeing the procurement of food and beverage products across our multi-site contract catering business.
Working closely with the Sales, Operations, Culinary and Finance teams, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and continuity of supply across the business.
We are looking for a commercially minded and highly organised individual with strong purchasing experience within the food service sector, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Youll be proactive, analytical and confident building strong relationships with both suppliers and colleagues throughout the business.
Benefits of working with Accent as a Purchasing Manager
Competitive salaries with annual review
Annual performance bonus
Free on-site parking
Life insurance, company sick pay and pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Career development opportunities and study support
Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and financial support
As our Purchasing Manager, you will be:-
Negotiating supplier contracts, pricing and commercial agreements
Managing supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance
Reviewing pricing and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Supporting Operations and Sales teams with purchasing information and client tenders
Monitoring market trends and issuing regular buying updates
Conducting supplier reviews and tender exercises
Supporting compliance and purchasing best practice across the business
Producing reports and supporting key business projects
What you will bring:-
Proven experience in food and beverage buying within the Food Service sector (multi-site preferred)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent organisational and analytical skills
Strong Excel spreadsheet skills
Ability to work cross functionally in a fast paced environment
Good communication and relationship building skills
Ability to present information clearly and effectively
Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem solving
About Accent Catering...
We are an ambitious and ever-growing fresh food company, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. We have won numerous awards for our service, including The Caterers prestigious Best Places to Work in Hospitality. At Accent were passionate about food quality and people development, making this a fantastic place to build your career in a supportive and professional environment. We are independently owned, so youll never be just another number to us - our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individuals contribution.
SALARY
Salary £63K per annum plus bonus
HOURS
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
LOCATION
Based at our prestigious riverside offices in Staines-upon-Thames but will also involve occasional travel to visit suppliers and sites.
Apply now and join our Award Winning team!
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