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.