BUYING DIRECTOR

COREcruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable foodservice business is seeking a Buying Director in Gloucester, offering £100K plus benefits. This role involves leading the buying team, developing strategy, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal for someone with a strong background in buying leadership, particularly in foodservice or FMCG. This position promises an engaging work environment and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior buying leadership role, ideally within foodservice or FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Deep understanding of customer and market dynamics in the foodservice sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the buying strategy for competitive pricing and quality.
• Lead and develop the buying team for strong supplier management.
• Negotiate major supplier contracts and drive value.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Buying Director – Reputable Foodservice Business - South West - £100K + Benefits

My client is a well-established Foodservice business who have a fantastic reputation for their top-quality products and level of service which they provide to a number of different sectors.

They are currently seeking a Buying Director to join their team. The successful Buying Director will be responsible for taking a hands on approach to leading and developing the buying team, whilst overseeing the buying strategy and supplier partnerships to shape the product offering, ensure competitive advantage, and deliver sustainable growth across all categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Buying looking to take their next step and join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the buying strategy to deliver competitive pricing, range differentiation, and market-leading quality.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the buying team, ensuring strong supplier management and category expertise.
• Negotiate major supplier contracts, driving value, service levels, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Deliver on key KPIs including sales, margin, availability, and supplier performance.
• Champion sustainability and innovation across the product portfolio.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

The Ideal Buying Director Candidate

• Proven track record in a senior buying leadership role, ideally within foodservice, wholesale, or FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of customer and market dynamics in the foodservice sector.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver both immediate results and long-term growth.
• Passionate about food, service excellence, and innovation.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey at corecruitment dot com