At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the procurement strategy for fresh food, managing sourcing and supplier relationships.
- Company: Fast-paced retail business with a focus on fresh food innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus potential, healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Supportive work environment prioritising colleague wellbeing and community impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of fresh food while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or trading within FMCG retail and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Job Description
We’re partnering with a leading, fast‑paced retail business with hundreds of stores nationwide to recruit a Buying Manager for their Fresh Food team.
This role will focus on sourcing and shaping an exceptional fresh offer across key categories.
The position offers a blend of office and home working, with around three days per week spent in their West Midlands headquarters.
You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the buying and sourcing strategy for Fresh Food, covering produce, protein and other core categories.
This includes full ownership of range planning, assortment decisions, pricing, promotions and cost management to maximise profitability and ensure a market‑leading fresh proposition.
You’ll work closely with a broad supplier base and collaborate cross‑functionally with food technology, supply chain and commercial teams to land ranges successfully.
You’ll bring solid Buying or Trading experience from the FMCG retail sector and be confident managing a category end‑to‑end.
Strong supplier relationship management, commercial judgement and the ability to shape and execute category strategy are essential.
You’ll be accountable for margin, profitability and competitive positioning, using your negotiation skills and commercial acumen to ensure the business stays ahead of market trends and customer expectations.
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000, plus car allowance, bonus potential, healthcare, generous holiday entitlement and a suite of additional benefits.
The business places genuine emphasis on colleague wellbeing, community impact and creating a positive, supportive working environment.
Head of Procurement (Home Based) (remote) in Birmingham employer: Rise Resourcing
As a leading specialist retailer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, we offer extensive training opportunities and the chance to work with talented teams in a vibrant location. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the stationery industry.
