Buying Manager

Are you a commercially driven buyer with a passion for fresh produce? Our client, a well-known and much-loved food business, is looking to add a Buying Manager to join their team. This is an opportunity to influence a high-profile category, shape supplier partnerships, and play a key role in delivering great-tasting products to customers.In this position, you will oversee a diverse supplier base across fresh produce, ensuring quality, consistency, and competitive commercial performance. You''ll work cross-functionally with technical, development and operations teams to deliver innovation, maintain supply resilience and drive continuous improvement. This is a fast-paced business where no two days will ever be the same!Key Responsibilities-Negotiate contracts and costs with suppliers to achieve strong commercial outcomes.-Drive cost-saving and value-adding initiatives.-Select, manage and develop suppliers to meet business needs while supporting long-term, sustainable partnerships.-Work to ensure consistent high-quality produce supply.-Build a resilient sourcing strategy that supports supply continuity and mitigates risk.-Lead product sourcing and support NPD activity.-Collaborate cross-functionally to bring wonderfully fresh produce to customers.Experience and Skills Required:-Proven buying experience within fresh produce is essential, ideally gained in a fast-moving retail or food service environment.-Pro-active and inquisitive with strong commercial awareness-Excellent ..... full job details .....