Commercial Manager / Buyer
đź“Ť Head Office (In-person)
💰 £40,000 – £43,000 per annum
đź•’ Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially minded and proactive Commercial Manager / Buyer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the foodservice sector.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, product sourcing, commercial performance, and promotional activity—playing a key part in driving business growth and enhancing product offerings.
If you enjoy combining data-driven decision making with hands-on supplier engagement, this could be an excellent next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building and managing strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating competitive terms
- Sourcing new and innovative products aligned with market trends and customer needs
- Leading the development of own-label product ranges
- Analysing sales performance to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement
- Managing and executing promotional activity to drive sales
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date pricing
- Coordinating marketing activity and producing regular communications
- Attending buying meetings and contributing to commercial strategy
- Visiting suppliers and customers to strengthen partnerships (approx. 25% travel)
- Ensuring product quality through sampling and supplier collaboration
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Buyer or Commercial role, ideally within foodservice
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Commercially aware, with the ability to interpret and act on sales data
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience within the foodservice sector (3+ years preferred)
- Experience managing own-label or private label products
What’s in It for You
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £43,000
- Company pension
- Opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a growing business
- A varied role with autonomy and progression opportunities
Additional Information
- Office-based role
- Travel required (approx. 25%)
