Buyer (Fresh Produce)

Morepeople 01780; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the Fresh Produce industry is seeking a Buyer to join their team in South Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent role involves building relationships with growers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality supply. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in fresh produce, this position offers a competitive salary, company car, and bonus scheme.

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.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain grower contracts.
• Manage quality feedback and grower relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

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 requirements

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain grower contracts

• Manage quality feedback and grower relationships professionally

• Carry out regular farm visits and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation

• Monitor financial and payment terms in collaboration with the accounts team

• Review grower performance annually

• Liaise with transport teams to ensure timely and cost-effective collection
  
  

About You:

• Proven experience in a high-volume buying, trading, or procurement role

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

• Previous experience in the fresh produce sector is essential
  
  

What's on Offer:

• A full-time, permanent position

• Monday 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.