Buyer (Food)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Buyer for a leading food wholesaler in Greater London. This role involves sourcing raw food products, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating pricing to maximize margins. Ideal candidates will have a background in the food industry with strong negotiation and supplier management abilities. The position supports remote work flexibility and requires occasional travel to Bournemouth. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or similar role within the food industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Willingness to travel to Bournemouth once per month.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase a range of raw food products.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet budgets and improve margins.
• Work towards KPIs linked to cost savings and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a Buyer from the food industry looking to take ownership in a high-impact, autonomous role with strong earning potential and remote working within a leading food wholesaler?

Since the 1990s, this company has supplied high-quality food products to major names across the fast-food and retail sectors, including Popeyes, Tesco, Morrisons, and Aldi. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their buying team.

In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing and purchasing raw food products, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating the best possible pricing and terms to maximise margins, while also benefiting from a commission structure that rewards your impact on cost savings and profitability.

This role would suit a Buyer with food industry experience looking for a rewarding, autonomous position within a well-established and growing business.

The role

• Source and purchase a range of raw food products
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet budgets and improve margins
• Work towards KPIs linked to cost savings and performance
• 40hr week/ Monday - Friday

The Person

• Buyer or similar within the food industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience
• Able to travel to Bournemouth once per month

Reference number: BBH25075A

Keywords: Buyer, Procurement, FMCG, Food Industry, Remote, Advanced Excel, Purchasing Specialist, Hybrid, South England

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.