Food and Beverage Buyer Central London - Hybrid Salary - £40k - £60k dependant on experience Are you a commercially savvy buyer with a passion for food and beverage? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and have a knack for identifying products that captivate international travellers? We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Buyer to join a high-performing commercial team within the travel retail sector. We're working with a market-leading travel retail business, operating across airports, and transport hubs worldwide. Their mission is to enhance the travel experience by offering world-class products, tailored to the diverse tastes of global consumers. As part of their commercial growth, they're expanding their food and beverage offering The Role: As a Food & Beverage Buyer, you will be responsible for: Sourcing & Range Development: Curating an exciting, commercially viable assortment of food and beverage products tailored to the travel retail audience. Supplier Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with global and local suppliers, negotiating terms, and managing performance. Category Strategy: Driving category performance through data analysis, consumer insights, and trend forecasting. Commercial Planning: Collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to execute pricing, promotions, and product launches effectively. Compliance & Logistics: Ensuring products meet regulatory standards and are delivered efficiently across international locations. Role requirements: Proven experience in food and beverage buying, ideally within retail, travel, or hospitality. Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making. A keen eye for trends and a passion for product innovation. Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship skills. Ability to manage multiple international stakeholders and complex supply chains. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment. What's on offer: A competitive salary and performance-based bonus Flexible hybrid working arrangements Global travel discounts and perks Career development opportunities within a growing international business Collaborative, inclusive work culture with a shared passion for excellence