Senior Buyer
Posted 3 days ago by Kandhu Recruitment
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Bromley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Buyer role is a site-based position located in Hayes, focused on managing and developing category strategies within the food industry. The successful candidate will engage in supplier negotiations, quality control, and product range management to ensure high-quality offerings. This hands-on role requires strong negotiation skills and a passion for food, with a commitment to sustainability and market trends. The position is ideal for an experienced buyer looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing category strategies in line with market trends
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality, pricing, and terms
- Managing stock levels to maintain supply chain efficiency
- Ensuring all products meet quality and sustainability standards
- Collaborating with internal teams to drive category growth and sales
Key Skills:
- Minimum of five years' experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- A deep understanding of market trends and category management
- A passion for food and delivering the highest quality products
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Hayes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
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
- Developing and executing category strategies in line with market trends
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best quality, pricing, and terms
- Managing stock levels to maintain supply chain efficiency
- Ensuring all products meet quality and sustainability standards
- Collaborating with internal teams to drive category growth and sales
What We're Looking For In a Senior Buyer
- Minimum of five years' experience in food buying, ideally within a fresh category
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- A deep understanding of market trends and category management
- 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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