Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supplier for many customers across the UK, ranging from pubs to schools, restaurants to care home, prisons to the armed forces. Group Commercial is one of our core central functions.

 

A bit about the role…

Our Buyers are responsible for maximising the long-term price and profitability of a specified category of products to ensure that Bidfood remain highly competitive within the marketplace. In this role you will be responsible for our frozen fish and potato products which are fast-moving and challenging ranges that will certainly keep you on your toes.

Working in a tough environment where inflation is rising, you will be maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure we meet both their needs, and our own in securing the profitability of products and achieving budgeted targets. You will negotiate, generate & manage all buying income and terms with suppliers for your category as well as agreeing annual promotional and advertising campaigns in line with our marketing plans. You will work closely with many internal departments including Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain, meeting our purchasing strategies and supplier performance plans.

You may not have the specific category experience but would be expected to learn quickly to become an expert within the team and within the market so that you are aware of supplier, market and competitor developments across your category to ensure we maintain a leading market profile.

 

A bit about you…

• You will be self-motivated with excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• You will be able to successfully develop, manage and implement category plans
• You will ideally have purchasing experience, preferably within the foodservice/wholesale industry with a demonstrable background of ensuring purchasing strategies are well negotiated and implemented
• You will be hardworking, commercially astute and driven by results
• You will be able to work well under pressure, to tight deadlines and be able to multitask in a timely and efficient manner
• You will also be required to demonstrate an aptitude for financial acumen in managing your budgets

 

This is a UK based role where you will be located in Slough however the role will involve homeworking and an element of travel on occasion.

 

A bit about us…

In this fast paced business no two days are the same. Our ultimate goal is to keep our customers at the heart of everything we do, we believe in our food, and we know that our people are so very important in our success. Working with us, you’ll be part of an inspiring and supportive team where your views really count.

 

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension, car allowance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), health and wellbeing benefits, flexible holiday options, employee discounts, free parking

Apply

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter including the reference BI/290 to Alex Patchett – Senior Buyer, to the following email: alexpatchett@bidfood.co.uk