Buyer (Fresh Produce)

MorePeople; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fresh Produce industry is seeking a Buyer to join their team due to exciting growth. This full-time, permanent position involves building relationships with growers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality supply. The role offers a competitive salary, a company car, and a bonus scheme, alongside opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume buying, trading, or procurement role.
• Previous experience in the fresh produce sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure the best quality product at the right price, in line with customer requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain grower contracts.
• Manage quality feedback and grower relationships professionally.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Title: Buyer - Fresh Produce
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £40K + Company Car + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Work Pattern: Predominantly on the road visiting Growers + some office work / some work from home (team are happy to discuss but relatively flexible here)

An established supplier in the Fresh produce industry are looking for a Buyer to join the team due to exciting new growth!

An ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in Fresh Produce - looking for the next chapter in their career - to grow alongside an ambitious business going from strength to strength!

About the Role:

As Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining long-term relationships with growers to ensure continuity and quality of supply. Working closely with the Procurement Managers, Account Managers, Transport Team, and senior leadership, you'll negotiate contracts, manage grower expectations, and support the development of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Secure the best quality product at the right price, in line with customer requirementsDevelop, negotiate, and maintain grower contractsManage quality feedback and grower relationships professionallyCarry out regular farm visits and maintain strong supplier relationshipsEnsure accurate and timely completion of required documentationMonitor financial and payment terms in collaboration with the accounts teamReview grower performance annuallyLiaise with transport teams to ensure timely and cost-effective collection



About You:

Proven experience in a high-volume buying, trading, or procurement roleStrong relationship-building and negotiation skillsOrganised, proactive, and commercially awarePrevious experience in the fresh produce sector is essential



What's on Offer:

A full-time, permanent positionMonday to Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm (some flexibility required)Company Car

Bonus Scheme

If you're interested in being in consideration for this - please apply below.