Category Buyer
£40,000 per annum
Hybrid role
Benefits Include:
* Private medical insurance
* Bonus scheme
* Perks at Work access
* Free meals onsite
* First class training and development
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
We are looking to hire a buyer to support and develop the end-to-end procurement process for the Bakery category. You will be responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing contract renewals as well as managing supplier relationships. Commercially you will be expected to support our overarching Foodbuy strategy to drive volume growth, negotiate sustainable terms & provide value and benefit to our Compass and External clients. You will also be key to supporting our CSR commitments and client food strategies.
Responsibilities:
* Support the Category Manager to develop and execute a long-term category strategy to deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, service, and innovation, in collaboration with the Foodbuy procurement team & other relevant business stakeholders.
* Work collaboratively with our finance team to meet and exceed operating cash flow KPIs.
* Identify potential suppliers, visit, and meet existing suppliers, building and maintaining relationships.
* Understand key cost drivers, industry trends, and standard methodologies to design/implement the category strategy for all subcategories in the Bakery category.
* Develop and maintain long-term pricing mechanisms across various commodities to drive sustainable competitive advantage, considering cost of delivery rates across wholesale or direct RTMs.
* Support our supply chain team to ensure on-time direct supply and supply via distributor aligned to SLA's.
* Work with our vendor assurance and nutritional team to ensure your product range is compliant with food safety regulations & CSR requirements, assuring high-quality standards.
* Be accountable for your category spend.
* Evaluate bids with the Foodbuy sourcing team and make recommendations based on commercial, technical, supply, and quality requirements, using your category expertise and knowledge.
* Communicate industry trends across the business.
* Regularly review supplier performance to support category growth.
* Manage category-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
* Support our sales and bid teams with content.
Experience Required:
* Results-oriented - comfortable delivering against bold and stretching targets.
* Experience in food procurement/sourcing.
* Technical skill combined with enough gravitas to become recognised as a subject matter expert.
* Competent with procurement systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment.
* Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships.
* Passion for food.
* Comfortable negotiating internally and with suppliers.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
* Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.
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