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Buyer

Employer
Confidential
Location
Berkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
20 Dec 2021

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Sales
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Buyer
Slough SL1 4BD
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Fantastic benefits

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supplier for many customers across the UK, ranging from pubs to schools, from restaurants to care homes and everything in between.

Group Commercial is a core central function within Bidfood, responsible for maximising the long-term profitability of a specified category of products, whilst achieving budgeted income & term targets.

About the Buyer role

Your role will be to ensure that Bidfood remains highly competitive in establishing successful supplier partnerships. As Buyer you will work towards delivering the overall Group Commercial strategy & plans, which ultimately drives excellence in customer service and ensures we meet the company's overall sales & profit targets.

You will be managing supplier relationships and maximising the long-term profitability of specified categories whilst achieving your short & long-term budgeted targets. You will be a 'hands-on' self-starter and must have excellent proven influencing and negotiating skills in managing product costs and income generation as well as the ability to develop, manage and implement category plans.

About You

We are looking for a high calibre individual who is hard working, commercially astute and multi-skilled with the energy and drive to ensure purchasing strategies are well negotiated and implemented.

You must be able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and above all be able to multi-task in a timely and efficient manner.

You will also be required to demonstrate an aptitude for financial acumen in managing your budgets.

Purchasing experience is essential, preferably within the Foodservice/ Wholesale sector. A full driving licence & the willingness to travel will also help you in the role.

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Pension
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* Flexible holiday options
* Employee discounts
* Free parking

How to apply for the Buyer role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Purchaser, Planner, Administrator, Corporate Buyer, purchasing assistant, purchasing executive, purchasing officer, coordinator, procurement administrator

Please note if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

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