Senior Buyer Food

1st Executive Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business near Slough is seeking an experienced Food Buyer to manage the procurement of various food products. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation skills and a background in food purchasing, catering to a diverse clientele including hospitality and healthcare sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing a range of food products.
• Background in the food industry is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of fresh, frozen, chilled, and ambient food products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Work hybrid, with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Market Analysis

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a Food Buyer for a well-known and successful food business near Slough. The company delivers fresh, frozen, chilled, and ambient food to a wide variety of clients.

They supply to hospitality, hospitals, hotels, coffee shops, care homes, pubs, leisure centres, schools, universities, and restaurants.

The company is now looking for an experienced buyer with a background in purchasing a range of food products, who is eager to join an expanding business.

This is a hybrid role, involving 2 days at the head office and 3 days working from home.