Meat & Grocery Buyer

I am looking to recruit a Meat & Grocery Buyer for my client that is based in Hertfordshire, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a hugely successful foodservice business.

Main Responsibilities:
To proactively identify and manage the delivery of Category Strategies and optimize business expenditure and ensure the value of bought in goods and services are optimized to meet the overall business objectives.
Ensure that cost prices are agreed within the targets provided by the Sales Strategy.
Negotiate new contracts and maintain supply arrangements, achieving the most favourable terms and conditions.
Provide the right product as agreed with the technical team and to ensure delivery to the appropriate location in the right condition, format and time in accordance with operational requirement.
To research new commodities, concepts and ideas to ensure the business is appraised of latest market development and opportunities for profit maximisation.
To develop range strategies working seamlessly with cross functional colleagues.
Drive food development and range extensions to meet changes to customer demands including NPD, range rationalisation, fit for purpose and in keeping with consumer trends.

Key Skills Required:
Good negotiation, presentation and customer facing skills
Ability to analyse data
Proven track record of operating as a buyer within any food category is essential, although experience in meat & grocery, ambient foods and/or drinks would be advantageous.
Strong supplier management skills and awareness of the supply chain process.
Ability to manage own budget and P&L responsibility
Self motivated individual who is passionate about their work

If you are looking to join a successfully growing business and are seeking an exciting new challenge then please send me your CV.