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Senior Buyer - Bakery
Michael Page
England
Hybrid
GBP 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading food service business, known for its diverse offerings and commitment to quality. This hybrid role in Reading seeks a procurement professional with a passion for food and a proven track record in the industry. You will lead procurement across various food categories, build long-term supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to launch innovative menu options. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 2+ years of procurement experience in food service.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement and category management for food categories.
- Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Skills
Job description
An opportunity to join an exciting and established food service business who are a leading in a number of sectors. This is a hybrid role based in Reading and requires someone with experience buying ingredients or food categories.
Client Details
Our client has a wealth of knowledge and experience across a number of sectors including restaurants, contract catering, sporting events and government buildings.
They offer a wide and diverse range of food and drink offerings and quality is always at the heart of their decisions. They build long term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Based in Reading (2 days pw), this is a Hybrid role.
Description
- Leading the procurement and category management across a range of food categories (including Bakery & Produce)
- Developing long term relationships with suppliers.
- Sourcing new food products and negotiations on contracts
- Working closely with internal stakeholders such as Finance, NPD, Marketing and Supply Chain
- Helping launch new and seasonal menu decisions.
Profile
- 2 years of procurement experience within procurement for a food service business.
- Strong communication skills.
- The ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- A passion for the food industry.
Job Offer
- Up to 55,000 (based on experience) plus benefits and bonus
- Flexible / hybrid working (2 days pw in the office)
- Career progression
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