Buyer (Fresh Produce)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and retail group is hiring a Buyer (Fresh) in Birmingham to manage supplier relationships and drive sales in key fresh categories. With a strong focus on profitability and market trends, this role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of buying experience, particularly in fresh food, and excels in negotiation and category management.

Benefits

Company car or £7,000 car allowance

Staff discounts

Company pension

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Buying or Trading role within Retail.
• Experience in fresh food is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage product availability and stock levels.
• Develop new initiatives to drive sales.
• Plan and execute supplier-funded promotions.

Skills

Buying experience

Supplier negotiation

Category management

Fresh food knowledge

Job description

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Buyer (Fresh) – Drive Growth with a Leading Food & Retail Group

(Hybrid - Salary £55,0000 - £60,000 + Company car OR £7,000 car allowance + 20% performance bonus!)

My client is hiring a commercially sharp Buyer (Fresh) to lead key fresh categories across their dynamic retail, wholesale, and foodservice business.

The Role:

You’ll take charge of supplier relationships, promotions, and range strategy—maximising sales and margin across defined fresh food categories. This role is all about balancing commercial success with product availability, working closely with supply chain and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage product availability and stock levels in line with business targets
• Develop new initiatives and areas of business which will drive sales
• Plan and execute effective, competitive, and supplier-funded promotions
• Analyse market trends and recommend actions to stay competitive
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure category profitability across all channels

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years in a Buying or Trading experience within Retail
• Experience in fresh food is a strong advantage
• Proven track record of supplier negotiation and profit delivery
• Strong understanding of category management and supply chain dynamics
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and leading teams

What they offer:

• Company car or £7,000 car allowance ?
• Staff discounts & enhanced leave ?
• Company pension & life insurance ?️
• Mental health and wellbeing support ?
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Some travel and overnight stays required.

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