Buyer

 

Where has your journey taken you so far?

 

• You have had experience in a similar purchasing environment preferably within the foodservice/wholesale sector (buying food/drink)

• You are an experienced negotiator in managing costs and generating income

• You take pride in your work and can build great relationships with suppliers and your colleagues

• You are commercially minded and target driven

• You thrive in a competitive environment and work well under pressure

 

Then why not make our journey your journey?

 

Play an important part in our journey

 

As a Buyer in Bidfood, you share responsibility for maximizing the long-term profitability of our products and establishing successful partnerships with our suppliers. Responsible for purchasing a specific category of products, you will negotiate and influence prices and terms with your suppliers providing income for the business. Acting as the main partner to your suppliers, you will negotiate and deliver our annual promotional and advertising plans both regionally and nationally. As well as driving your suppliers’ performance to meet the required inbound service levels.

 

Working with our Supply Chain teams to ensure our suppliers enable us to operate in the most efficient and cost-effective way, through the best route-to-market and optimising our product range.

 

You will help implement strategic plans for long term growth in your category, working with your Category Manager to deliver innovative product range opportunities and new product development.

 

Using your category and market knowledge, you will always have one eye on supplier, market and competitor developments to maintain our competitive advantage, continually extracting value in all that we do.

 

It is a thrilling role that demands energy, organisation and hard work but it is hugely rewarding as you deliver tangible value for the business.

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

 

A journey that gives back

 

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

 

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!