Buyer
to £50,000 DOE?Essex?Food Manufacturing?Job ref: 8795
This company is a leading importer and supplier for the UK food sector - with 100's of products and representing numerous brands, they predominately supply into the UK wholesale market.
About the Buyer job
The purpose of your role will be to manage all day-to-day buying activities, develop strong relationships with sustainable suppliers and negotiate the best prices for the business ensuring product quality is achieved and maintained.
Key tasks
* Analyse market trends to develop and execute strategies for sales growth. Research and onboard new suppliers to find competitive rates, negotiate terms, and set up commercial contracts to optimize pricing and conditions.
* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring contractual compliance and performance. Support end-to-end procurement processes, including overseeing key food categories (e.g., ambient, frozen) and working on innovations like packaging efficiency for shared cost benefits.
* Montor own trading performance through regular sales reports, budget tracking, and setting targets.
* Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives to introduce new products and expand categories effectively.
About You
To be successful within this role you are required to have food buying experience in either ambient, fresh/chilled an...