Interim Food Buyer

Interim Food Buyer – Immediate Requirement - 6 Months+ Contract - Leading Hospitality Group - £55K + Benefits

Role: Interim Food Buyer

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid (London HQ 2 days a week)

Salary:£50-55K + Benefits

My client is a well-established leading hospitality group who have a fantastic reputation and an incredible portfolio of 250+ sites across the UK.

They are currently seeking an Interim Food Buyer to join their team immediately. The successful Food Buyer, reporting into the Procurement Manager, will be responsible for the entire food category function; maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing suppliers while seeking opportunities with new suppliers to enhance the business position across all buying categories.

This is an immediate requirement and a 6-month FTC, however there will be the opportunity to make this permanent for the right person.

Responsibilities include:

Business cost saving initiatives: Support the Procurement Manager and/or independently challenging costs within the business to find cost savings and efficiencies across buying categories.

Ability to run competitive and gap analysis in all procurement exercises.

Manage and support day-to-day communications with our internal and external customers.

Critical path management – ensuring products are available in a timely manner for both product launches and day to day business.

Managing logistics of new product set-up with third party logistics partner or direct deliveries

The Ideal Food BuyerCandidate:

Must be available at short notice!

Have a minimum of 5 years procurement experience within the hospitality/ food industry or food related sectors, ideally covering multiple categories.

Experienced in fast paced procurement.

CIPS qualified is desirable.

Must have experience leading tender processes.

Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.

Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.

Good communication and organisation skills.

Role: Interim Food Buyer

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid (London HQ 2 days a week)

Salary:£50-55K + Benefits