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We’re now looking for a Fruit & Veg Category Buyer to join our Core Food procurement team, supporting the Category Manager in shaping and delivering category strategy across fresh and frozen fruit & vegetables. This is an exciting opportunity for a developing buyer to take the next step in their procurement career. You’ll support the end‑to‑end category process — from supplier engagement and pricing to insight, sustainability and tender activity — while gaining exposure to strategic category management in a fast‑paced, commercial environment. You’ll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, culinary teams and supply chain partners, playing a key role in delivering value, quality, service and innovation for Foodbuy clients.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Category Manager in delivering short, medium and long‑term category strategy
Build strong relationships with growers and suppliers, including supplier meetings and farm visits
Support sourcing, tender preparation, benchmarking and contract renewals
Track industry trends and provide regular category insight
Upload and manage monthly price files for external clients
Liaise with supply chain teams on service levels, risks and contingency planning
Support CSR compliance, sourcing standards and regulatory requirements
Review supplier performance and support continuous improvement
Provide category input for sales, bids and wider stakeholder queries
Present insights on price movements, category plans and tender outcomes
Requirements:
Currently operating as a Buyer’s Assistant or Category Buyer, ready to progress
Commercially minded and comfortable working to targets
Strong analytical skills with confidence using Excel and procurement systems
Some experience of supplier negotiation and relationship management
Passionate about sustainability and responsible sourcing
Organised, detail‑focused and resilient in a fast‑paced environment
Confident working with cross‑functional teams and adapting to change
What we offer:
Contributory pension scheme
Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes
Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
Discounts across travel, retail, groceries and entertainment
Reward and recognition schemes, including Wow Points