Buyer

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG trading business in Manchester is seeking a Surplus Grocery Buyer. The role involves sourcing surplus and short-dated grocery stock while building strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess negotiation skills and thrive in a fast-paced setting. This position offers competitive salary around £60-70k, along with lucrative share options and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Lucrative share options

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong FMCG trading or buying background, ideally in grocery or wholesale.
• Experience in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate surplus grocery products.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• React to stock offers to maximise returns.
• Work with CEO and teams to ensure stock flow.
• Provide market insights to identify opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Decision-making

Fast-paced trading

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking a Surplus Grocery Buyer to join a fast‑paced, high‑growth FMCG trading business in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded buyer or trader who thrives on making quick decisions, negotiating hard, and driving results. You’ll be responsible for sourcing and purchasing surplus, clearance, and short‑dated grocery stock, working with brand partners, wholesalers, and manufacturers to unlock value and margin.

If you’re someone who loves the buzz of trading, enjoys building relationships, and gets a thrill from the pace of deal‑making, this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy, challenge, and reward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and negotiate surplus and short‑dated grocery products from suppliers across the UK and Europe.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with brand partners, wholesalers, and manufacturers.
• React quickly to stock offers and opportunities to maximise commercial return.
• Work closely with the CEO, Category, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth stock flow and availability.
• Provide insight into market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to identify trading opportunities.
• Ensure purchases deliver strong margins and align with business strategy.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

We’re looking for someone with a strong FMCG trading or buying background, ideally with experience in grocery, foodservice, or wholesale. This role would suit an experienced Buyer or Trader who thrives in fast‑moving businesses and wants to step into a more autonomous, growth‑focused environment.

• A trader’s mentality – commercially sharp, decisive, and results‑focused.
• Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• The ability to operate in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and confidence to make quick commercial calls.
• Experience in surplus, clearance, or short‑dated stock is a major advantage.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

• Join an exciting, rapidly scaling Manchester‑based FMCG business.
• Work directly with the CEO in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.
• Operate with autonomy and see the immediate impact of your work.
• Hybrid working model – office‑based 2-3 days a week (flexible depending on location).

This is a confidential search exclusively registered with dSb Recruitment; further details will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

SALARY

Circa £60‑70k, flexible depending on experience.

Lucrative share options available