Food Buyer - Reed : Job Details

Food Buyer

My client is seeking an experienced buyer with a background in food related products to join their team, based at their Head office in Plymouth, Devon. Are you passionate about the food industry, with a talent for negotiating the best deals and fostering strong, lasting relationships with suppliers?

About the role:

As a Buyer, you will be expected to source new products and categories, develop relationships with suppliers, build successful ranges, negotiate competitive prices, and generally drive your category forward.

This is a very exciting and unique opportunity for a Buyer to join the Food department of this expanding, dynamic retailer.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize sales, margin, and profitability in the food category.
• Source new products and categories, ensuring optimal cost and quality.
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular quality assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure efficient stock ordering and product availability.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness within the department while maintaining quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Implement product strategies to meet customer needs.
• Manage and negotiate price changes, sharing updates with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and review competitor information to keep the product offering relevant.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven record of building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Confident and ambitious personality.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong commercial and market awareness.
• Meticulous attention to detail in data analysis.
• Proactive, hardworking, and reliable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a true team player.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Any questions regarding this role please contact Bryan Scott in the Reed Plymouth office.