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Food Buyers, Leading Retailer, Central London

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
London
Salary
Very Attractive Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance & Bonus
Closing date
19 Nov 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details



Join a leading food business fully committed to quality and innovation at an exciting time of change.

If you're an experienced, talented retail food Buyer looking for your next career move this could be a great opportunity for you.

My client is a large, International food business renowned for its product ranges backed up by an enviable heritage. They are committed to delivering high quality product innovation at good value for its customer base. As such they have a world class buying team that they are now looking to strengthen further.

As an experienced food Buyer with varied category experience you will be a key member of a large, talented team, responsible for delivering margin improvements and driving profitability. You'll be accountable for a number of ranges within a specific product category. A key part of the role will involve building excellent relationships with your supply base, setting and agreeing promotional plans and costs for new and existing products.

To be considered you will be degree educated, or equivalent, have first class negotiation and relationship building skills and have a real passion for working in the food industry. With a demonstrable track record of successfully growing multiple product categories you'll have experience of working closely with NPD colleagues driving commercially viable product innovations in a hugely commercial environment. In terms of product area and experience I am keen to speak with candidates from all areas of the food industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly innovative food business offering long-term opportunities within the buying arena.

To apply please send your details through to me today.

Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Follow Focus Management on Twitter @foodjob

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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