Food and Drink Buyer

We are currently working with a very progressive and growing food business who are looking to appoint an experienced food buyer to their expanding team. If you have experience of buying for a restaurant chain or wholesaler, with broad category experience from meat to bread to fresh produce, then I want to hear from you.

The Role:-

You will be working for a well established food business who have incurred tremendous growth in the last few years and are looking to continue this in the future as well.
Dealing directly with a number of suppliers buying in various manufactured products to utilise for cooking and supply direct to consumers
Ensuring traceability is maintained at all stages of the procurement process, in order to provide full clarity to the business and customers
Developing new sources where appropriate and always negotiating the best possible dealsThe Candidate:-

Will have previous buying experience for either a large restaurant or hotel group or a wholesaler dealing with a very varied food category.
Will be proactive and be able to work well in a close team
Will have a good eye for numbers and be able to negotiate in a professional and effective way