Job Title: Junior Buyer / Buyer

Location: Brentwood / Chelmsford Outskirts, Essex (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £35,000 + 10% Annual Bonus

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office (Mon/Wed/Fri), 2 days working from home (Tue/Thu)

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Junior Buyer / Buyer to join our growing Commercial Team within a fast-paced food industry business. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will play a key role in sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring our customers receive the best possible pricing and service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience — or a strong interest in food and beverage procurement — to develop their career within a supportive team and progressive business.

You will work across both new business tenders and the existing customer base, identifying preferred suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing and supporting planned price reviews. You will also collaborate closely with the Accounts Team to ensure any changes are communicated to customers quickly and effectively.

Key Skills & Competencies

Previous experience in buying, procurement or supplier management

Food & Beverage procurement knowledge preferred, or a strong interest in the food industry

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Advanced spreadsheet skills (particularly Excel)

Ability to perform consistently in a fast-moving commercial environment

Team player with the confidence to influence others

Education & Experience

Proven experience in a buying / procurement role

Interest in or exposure to the food industry

Strong IT skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Full UK driving licence

Benefits

This company believe in rewarding our people and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits include:

Salary up to £35,000 dep on experience

10% annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Your birthday off every year

Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)

Staggered start and finish times for flexibility

Free on-site parking

Excellent benefits package

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities and long-term career development

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic food business where you can build a long-term career in procurement and commercial operations. You’ll gain exposure to supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing and commercial decision-making while working closely with an experienced leadership team.

If you are a motivated Buyer or Junior Buyer looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.