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Senior Buyer

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd

Greater London

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GBP 45,000 - 55,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Senior Buyer to lead category management in the food sector. This role demands a passion for quality products and strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals with suppliers. You'll be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that align with market trends, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of the business and help shape the future of food sourcing. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category strategies in line with market trends.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Market Trend Analysis

Category Management

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Hayes - Site-based (No hybrid/remote working)
Hours: 4 AM - 1 PM, Monday to Friday
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Are you a Senior Buyer with a passion for food and strong negotiation skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where sourcing high-quality products is key? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client, a well-established supplier in the food industry, is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage and develop their category strategy. This is a hands-on role that involves supplier negotiations, quality control, and ensuring the best possible product range for the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer:

  1. Developing and executing category strategies in line with market trends
  2. Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality, pricing, and terms
  3. Managing stock levels to maintain supply chain efficiency
  4. Ensuring all products meet quality and sustainability standards
  5. Collaborating with internal teams to drive category growth and sales

What We're Looking for in a Senior Buyer:
  1. Minimum of five years' experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category
  2. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
  3. A deep understanding of market trends and category management
  4. A passion for food and delivering the highest quality products

Take the Next Step!

If you're a strategic and results-driven Senior Buyer, apply today through Kandhu Recruitment.

Kandhu Recruitment specializes in the Food, Drink, and FMCG sectors. All applications will be assessed for suitability, and we will contact relevant candidates to discuss further opportunities. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to unsuitable applicants.

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