Buyer - Food and Ingredients

A hands-on food buying role for someone who understands suppliers, ingredients, availability and the pressure of keeping a fast-moving food supply operation running properly.Buyer - Food and IngredientsGreater London Permanent On-site Flexible start times c. 40,000- 55,000The OpportunityWe''re supporting a specialist food supply business with the appointment of a Buyer to join its procurement team.This is a practical, commercially focused role across food and ingredient categories, with an initial focus on dry goods. You''ll be responsible for making sure the business has the right products, from the right suppliers, at the right cost, quality and availability.It is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier management, category ownership and operational problem-solving. You''ll be close to the day-to-day realities of food supply, working with internal teams across Sales, Technical and depot operations to keep products moving and customers supported.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage category plans across assigned food and ingredient categories.Source products to specification and negotiate with suppliers on cost, quality and service.Build and manage a strong supplier base that supports current and future business needs.Support stock availability, supplier contingency planning and day-to-day supply issue resolution.Work with Technical, Sales and depot teams to ensure products meet customer, operational and legal requirements.Track category performance, cost ..... full job details .....