Junior Fresh Produce Buyer
Full-Time | Early Starts daily Are you passionate about food, fresh produce and discovering whats coming next? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Junior Fresh Produce Buyer to join their buying team. This isnt simply a role placing repeat orders with the same suppliers. Were looking for someone naturally curious
someone who wants to discover new varieties, specialist growers, emerging food trends and exciting products that could add something different to our clients range. You dont necessarily need years of buying experience. Fresh produce, foodservice, wholesale, hospitality or purchasing experience would be an advantage, but attitude, commercial instinct and a genuine passion for food are equally important. The role starts at 4:00am, reflecting the fast-moving nature of fresh produce and giving you the opportunity to be ahead of daily availability, pricing and market movements. The Role
Youll support the day-to-day buying of fruit, vegetables and speciality produce while developing your commercial buying skills. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring daily availability, pricing, quality, seasonality and market conditions
Supporting purchasing and supplier negotiations
Identifying new growers, producers and suppliers
Searching for new, unusual and on-trend fresh produce
Keeping ahead of restaurant, chef, food and consumer trends
Visiting markets, growers, suppliers and industry events
Building strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers
Identifying new product and commercial opportunities
Working closely with Sales to understand what customers want
Collaborating with Social Media to showcase seasonal produce, new arrivals and supplier stories
Helping launch and promote new products
Spotting emerging trends before they become mainstream
What Were Looking For
Were particularly interested in someone who: Is comfortable starting work at 4:00am
Has a genuine passion for food and fresh produce
Is naturally curious and enjoys discovering new products
Has an interest in restaurants, chefs and emerging food trends
Is commercially minded with a good head for numbers
Is confident approaching and building relationships with suppliers
Is proactive and willing to go looking for opportunities
Can work effectively in a fast-moving environment
Is organised and comfortable using spreadsheets and business systems
Enjoys sharing ideas and working across Buying, Sales and Social Media
Experience within fresh produce, foodservice, wholesale, hospitality, purchasing or buying would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in people with the potential and enthusiasm to develop. Its an opportunity to develop a career in fresh produce buying while having genuine input into new products, suppliers and the future Winster Foods range. If youre passionate about food, commercially minded and get excited about discovering something new before everyone else does, wed love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and tell us a little about yourself.
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Junior Fresh Produce Buyer in London employer: Fresh People Ltd
Join a dynamic fresh produce business in Bearsted, Maidstone, where your passion for product quality and data can flourish. We offer a collaborative work culture that values innovation and hands-on experience, providing you with opportunities to engage directly with growers and breeders while developing your skills in product evaluation and emerging technologies. With a focus on employee growth and exciting projects, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fresh produce industry.
