Buyer (Food Industry)

Buyer (Food Industry)
£55,000-£65,000 + Commission + Remote Working + Monday-Friday
Bournemouth, Dorset (Office Visit Once per Month)

Are you a Buyer or similar from the food industry looking for a remote, autonomous role within a leading wholesaler offering strong earning potential and long-term stability?

Since the 1990s, this company has supplied high-quality food products to major names across the fast-food and retail sectors, including Popeyes, Tesco, Morrisons, and Aldi. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their buying team.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw food products, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating the best possible prices to meet budgets and maximise margins. You will play a key role in driving commercial performance while working remotely with occasional office collaboration with the opportunity to increase your overall earnings through commission.

This role would suit a Buyer with food industry experience looking for a rewarding, autonomous position within a well-established and growing business.

The role

• Source and purchase a range of raw food products
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet budgets and improve margins
• Work towards KPIs linked to cost savings and performance
• 40hr week/ Monday – Friday

The Person

• Buyer or similar within the food industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience
• Able to travel to Bournemouth once per month

Reference number: BBH25075

Buyer, Procurement, FMCG, Food Industry, Remote, Advanced Excel, Purchasing Specialist, Hybrid, South England

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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