Buyer (Fresh Produce)

Rise Resourcing; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food and retail group as a Buyer (Fresh) in Wolverhampton. In this hybrid role, you'll optimize supplier relationships and strategy to maximize sales of fresh food categories. With a competitive salary and benefits, you can make a significant impact while developing your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Staff discounts & enhanced leave

Company pension & life insurance

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Buying or Trading experience within Retail.
• Experience in fresh food is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiation.

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 promotions.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Category management

Market analysis

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Recruitment Consultant at Rise Resourcing

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

(Hybrid - Salary £60,000 - £65,000 + Company car OR car allowance)

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:

• 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.

Ready to lead and grow? Join a business where your impact matters. Apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Purchasing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Retail

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