We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fresh Food Buying Professional to join the Trading team with this well-known food retailer and wholesaler. You will be given the opportunity to develop expertise in your category, working with suppliers and processors both here in the UK and Internationally. About the job In this fast-paced and challenging role, you will lead the procurement process to enhance margin whilst maintaining quality and availability. This will involve the continued delivery of the current product range as well as the sourcing of new products and suppliers within the scope of the category, to give customers variety and a point of difference. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders in Supply Chain and Logistics, mitigating supply issues and ensuring the business can deliver the products to market with lowest possible overheads. About you You will be a talented and passionate buyer with experience in a Food Buying environment, whether that be Retail, Wholesale or Food Manufacturing. You will have a proven track record in sourcing and building relationships with suppliers where you will have demonstrable success in delivering cost saving Buying solutions. You will also have exceptional communication and influencing skills as well as a high level of commerciality and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with ever-changing priorities. What you’ll get in return In return, they will pay a competitive salary of £35-40,000 (dep. on experience) and great benefits including an achievable bonus of c10% of salary, which paid out in full in 2023, and generous holidays. All of this along with it being a fantastic opportunity in a rapidly growing and diverse business who are dedicated to the development of their people and committed to creating a great environment to work in. What to do now: If you believe you have the background, skills and experience outlined above, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a genuine difference, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV.