Drinks Buyer – Flexible Working & Sustainable Sourcing

WHSmith; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer in London is seeking an experienced professional for a drinks buying role. You will lead the buying of foodservice drinks, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience in procurement within the food industry and is skilled in stakeholder management and negotiation. This position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous buying/procurement/commercial experience within the food industry – preferred.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the buying of food service drinks and managing supplier relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and sustainability standards.
• Monitoring category budgets and recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Numeracy

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading global retailer in London is seeking an experienced professional for a drinks buying role. You will lead the buying of foodservice drinks, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience in procurement within the food industry and is skilled in stakeholder management and negotiation. This position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a dynamic team environment.