Buyer - Snacks & Drinks (Hybrid) Path to Leadership

BMS Performance Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BMS Performance Ltd. is seeking a commercially driven Buyer for the Snacks & Drinks category, based at their Birmingham HQ with a national remit. The role offers a clear path to progression and a chance to shape the buying function in a fast-growing wholesale business.

You will source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships across food, drink and snack brands, delivering value and driving growth. The position requires a proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to work from the

Qualifications

• Experience in buying for wholesale or cash & carry.
• Experience with food, beverage or snack brands.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Able to identify profitable opportunities.
• Independent working style with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier relationships with food, drink, snacks manufacturers.
• Identify and secure new supplier opportunities.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing.
• Source surplus, promotions, clearance stock.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships.
• Monitor market trends for new products.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and operations.
• Ensure professional supplier management and service.

Skills

Buying experience

Wholesale/Cash & Carry

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

BMS Performance Ltd. is seeking a commercially driven Buyer for the Snacks & Drinks category, based at their Birmingham HQ with a national remit. The role offers a clear path to progression and a chance to shape the buying function in a fast-growing wholesale business.

You will source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships across food, drink and snack brands, delivering value and driving growth. The position requires a proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to work from the