Buyer - South London/Surrey

This is a great opportunity to join a hugely successful, privately owned food business.

This is a great opportunity for a buyer to join a leading award winning independent food business. They have a truly international supply base and they supply all of the UK retailers with both own label and branded food products.

As an experienced buyer ideally with a retail background you will work alongside a small team and be responsible for sourcing individual products internationally as well as working closely with the sales teams supporting their commercial negotiations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop commercial relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, economic factors and key suppliers for each category area.
• Work closely with internal teams on NPD projects to look at ways of extending and improving product ranges.
• Manage contracts and assist with tender submissions.

Candidates will need to have a 2:1 or above. Exceptional negotiation techniques will be a given, alongside very strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise, multi task and meet often tight deadlines. Excellent IT skills including Excel are essential.

Above all candidates will need to have a real passion about working within the food industry.

In return you'll gain real depth and breath of experience in a hugely successful business. To apply send your details through to me today.

Ref HLJ895422

Tel: +44 (0)1625 560778

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