Buying Director
12 Days Old
Are you a visionary leader in food buying, ready to shape the future of a £300m+ foodservice powerhouse?
Our Client are currently searching for a creative & dynamic Director of Buying.
About the Role
As Director of Buying, you’ll drive the buying and category strategy to delight customers and boost profitability across national operations.
You’ll lead a talented team, manage relationships with over 480 suppliers and 4,800 SKUs, and own the full buying P&L. Your expertise will ensure margin targets are delivered, processes streamlined, and innovative commercial plans implemented.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing buying team
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Drive process improvements and integration across multiple sites
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Negotiate supplier terms, optimise pricing, and deliver commercial targets
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Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
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Analyse market trends to shape category strategies and maximise returns
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Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver a compelling customer offer
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Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer focus
Qualifications & Experience
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Proven experience as a Director of Buying or similar senior procurement role in foodservice, FMCG, wholesale, or manufacturing
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Strong leadership and people management credentials
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- Location:
- Gloucester
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000 /annum
- Category:
- Management & Consultancy
