Senior Buyer | £45,000 – £55,000 | Hayes

Kandhu Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established supplier in the food industry is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage and develop category strategies. The ideal candidate has at least five years of food buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for sourcing high-quality products. This role is site-based in Hayes, with a salary range of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• A deep understanding of market trends and category management.
• A passion for food and delivering the highest quality products.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing category strategies in line with market trends.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality, pricing, and terms.
• Managing stock levels to maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Ensuring all products meet quality and sustainability standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams to drive category growth and sales.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Market trend analysis

Category management

Passion for food

Job description

Benefits

Standard Company Benefits

Location

Hayes

Sector

Food Industry

Reference

8356

Title

Senior Buyer – Seafood

Site

Hayes – Site-based (No hybrid / remote working)

Hours

4 AM – 1 PM, Monday to Friday

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

Are you a Senior Buyer with a passion for food and strong negotiation skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where sourcing high-quality products is key? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client, a well-established supplier in the food industry, is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage and develop their category strategy. This is a hands‑on role that involves supplier negotiations, quality control, and ensuring the best possible product range for the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer

• Developing and executing category strategies in line with market trends
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality, pricing, and terms
• Managing stock levels to maintain supply chain efficiency
• Ensuring all products meet quality and sustainability standards
• Collaborating with internal teams to drive category growth and sales

What We’re Looking for in a Senior Buyer

• Minimum of five years’ experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• A deep understanding of market trends and category management
• A passion for food and delivering the highest quality products

Take the Next Step!

If you’re a strategic and results‑driven Senior Buyer, apply today through Kandhu Recruitment.

Kandhu Recruitment specializes in the Food, Drink, and FMCG sectors. All applications will be assessed for suitability, and we will contact relevant candidates to discuss further opportunities. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to unsuitable applicants.

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