Senior Buyer - Bakery

• An opportunity to join an established and exciting food service business.
• You must have experience buying ingredients or food categories.

About Our Client

Our client has a wealth of knowledge and experience across a number of sectors including restaurants, contract catering, sporting events and government buildings.

They offer a wide and diverse range of food and drink offerings and quality is always at the heart of their decisions. They build long term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Based in Reading (2 days pw), this is a Hybrid role.

Job Description

• Leading the procurement and category management across a range of food categories (including Bakery & Produce)
• Developing long term relationships with suppliers.
• Sourcing new food products and negotiations on contracts
• Working closely with internal stakeholders such as Finance, NPD, Marketing and Supply Chain
• Helping launch new and seasonal menu decisions.

The Successful Applicant

• 2 years of procurement experience within procurement for a food service business.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• A passion for the food industry.

What's on Offer

• Up to £55,000 (based on experience) plus benefits and bonus
• Flexible / hybrid working (2 days pw in the office)
• Career progression