At a Glance
- Tasks: Build supplier relationships and negotiate deals in the food, drink, and snacks sector.
- Company: Join a fast-growing wholesale distributor with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Up to £40k salary, performance bonuses, flexible holidays, and career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with genuine opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Shape the buying department and make a real impact in a growing business.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or procurement, strong negotiation skills, and commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Buyer – Food, Drink & Snacks
- Join a new and exciting distributor where your success will be rewarded by opportunities to progress into a management role!
- This role being the first of it’s kind for this company, this is a real opportunity to shape & drive the buying department!
- Benefit from joining a growing company where you can be instrumental in pushing business to it’s full potential!
Location: Role with a National remit – working from their headquarters in Birmingham 5 days per week unless out on client meetings.
Salary: Up to £40k basic salary (could Flex for the right candidate)+ 10-20% bonus, 21 days holiday + bank holidays (this can be flexible if needed)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
BUYER – SNACKS & DRINKS CATEGORY
About the Role
We’re looking for a commercially driven Buyer to join a fast-growing wholesale business within the FMCG sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, negotiating great commercial deals, and identifying opportunities within the food, drink, and snack categories.
You’ll play a key role in sourcing products, developing & maintaining long-term partnerships with brands, and helping drive the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with food, drink, and snack manufacturers and brand owners.
- Identify and secure new supplier opportunities across the FMCG market.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, and supply arrangements.
- Source surplus, promotional, clearance, and short-dated stock that delivers value for both suppliers and customers.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships through regular communication and account management.
- Monitor market trends and identify new product and brand opportunities.
- Work closely with internal teams including sales, marketing, and operations to maximise commercial performance.
- Ensure supplier relationships are managed professionally, delivering excellent service and long-term collaboration.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in buying &/or procurement for a cash and carry or wholesale business.
- Experience working with food, beverage, or snack brands.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
- A proactive approach with excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
- A passion for delivering value and building successful long-term partnerships.
- Commutable distance to Birmingham HO
What’s on Offer
- Basic salary up to £40k (could flex for the right person) and performance-related bonus.
- The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- The chance to make a real commercial impact within a dynamic FMCG business.
If you’re an experienced buyer who enjoys developing supplier relationships and thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
BMS Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
