Buying Manager (Food) – High Growth Retail Business - London - £60K + Benefits 

My client is an exciting high-growth retail business who are quickly establishing themselves as a key player in the market.

They are currently seeking a Buying Manager to join their team.

The successful Buying Manger will take ownership of product strategy and supplier relationships across all Frozen, Chilled and Ambient food categories whilst working closely with other departments to ensure they deliver the right product, at the right price, at the right time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Buying Manager to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute category buying strategies aligned to business growth plans
• Identify and source new products in line with market trends and customer insight
• Negotiate commercial terms to maximise margin and profitability
• Build and manage strong supplier partnerships
• Analyse sales performance, stock turn and margin data to drive informed decisions
• Lead range reviews, seasonal planning and product launches
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless product delivery

The Ideal Buying Manager Candidate:

• Proven buying experience in food industry with excellent ambient, chilled and frozen category knowledge.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of product quality, shelf life, and supply chain logistics.
• Commercially astute, data-driven, and target-focused.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com