Commercial Manager / Buyer

Head Office (In-person)

£40,000 – £43,000 per annum

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%)