Buyer - Foodservice
REWARDS: 49K-53K Basic Salary, Bonus scheme and strong company benefits.
THE COMPANY:
We are an ambitious and progressive Foodservice wholesaler with exciting growth plans for 2025. Recently acquired by new owners, we have a strong strategy in place short and long term to further develop our presence in the Foodservice sector and are part of a leading Foodservice buying group. We offer a full range of Frozen, Chilled, Ambient and Non-Food products and pride ourselves on the diversity and quality of our range. Our customer base is also varied including accounts across pubs, restaurants, leisure, hotels, healthcare and education.
THE ROLE:
* This position is an exciting opportunity to fully manage the procurement of the product range we sell to our Foodservice clients.
* The main responsibility of the role is to work with food and non-food suppliers to put together and implement our full product range – and to ensure that our product range remains varied and at a competitive price level to suit our customer’s needs.
* You will work closely with the purchasing department within the buying group we are part of – to discuss own brand product lines which form a key part of our range.
* You will also maintain and build relationships with a network of branded food manufacturers to ensure the best prices and product availability.
* You will also work closely with suppliers to implement promotional and seasonal activity in addition to managing the core product range.
* At times you may also be required to source specific product areas for our customers or prospect customers which are key to ensuring our status as a supplier to them.
* This is a role which offers a high level of autonomy and accountability so is well suited to a candidate with Foodservice wholesale buying experience looking to lead a strategy and team in this area.
THE APPLICANT:
* We are ideally seeking to speak to procurement/purchasing/buying professionals with experience within the Foodservice sector.
* Candidates must have a proven track record in procurement within the Foodservice sector.
* Candidates must have worked in a Foodservice wholesale environment.
* Candidates must have a thorough and analytical approach to the role.
* Candidates with strong relationships with Foodservice manufacturers will be of particular interest.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with an emerging Foodservice wholesaler.
All applicants send CVs to emma.brindley@midas-selection.com
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Wholesale Food and Beverage
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