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https://jobs.zacharydaniels.co.uk/51183-buyer/buying/south-west/job2025-01-28 17:19:072025-02-26Zachary Daniels
Job TypePermanent
LocationPlymouth, Devon
AreaSouth West, UKSouth WestUKPlymouth, Devon
SectorRetail Head Office - Buying
SalaryBenefits
CurrencyGBP
Start DateASAP
AdvertiserZachary Daniels
Job RefBBBH32517_1738084747
Description
Buyer - Food | Plymouth, Devon

Are you a skilled Buyer with experience in food-related products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can negotiate the best deals, build strong supplier relationships, and drive product ranges forward? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:
As a Buyer, you'll play a key role in sourcing and developing product categories, working closely with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing. You'll also oversee stock management, product strategies, and market trends to ensure a competitive and successful product offering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maximise sales, margin, and profitability within your category.
  • Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products at competitive prices.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships.
  • Conduct supplier performance reviews to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to manage stock forecasting and availability.
  • Monitor competitor activity to ensure product ranges remain competitive.
  • Implement category strategies aligned with business and customer needs.
  • Manage and communicate price changes effectively with stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a buying role, ideally within the food industry.
  • Strong commercial awareness and market knowledge.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized with great attention to detail.
  • Confident, ambitious, and proactive approach.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
  • A true team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.

What's On Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge as a Buyer in a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you!

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