SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Buyer Fresh Produce

MorePeople
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire DN15 8UX, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The Buyer position for Fresh Produce is located in South Yorkshire with a salary of £40K plus a company car and bonus.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires proven experience in a high-volume buying, trading, or procurement role, specifically in the fresh produce sector.
  • The Buyer will be responsible for building relationships with growers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring product quality and supply.
  • The work pattern includes predominantly on-the-road visits to growers, along with some office and remote work flexibility.
  • Candidates should possess strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and the role offers Monday to Friday working hours, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Title: Buyer - Fresh Produce Location: South Yorkshire Salary: £40K + Company Car + Bonus Contract: Full-time, permanentWork Pattern: Predominantly on the road visiting Growers + some office work / some work from home (team are happy to discuss but relatively flexible here)

An established supplier in the Fresh produce industry are looking for a Buyer to join the team due to exciting new growth!

An ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in Fresh Produce - looking for the next chapter in their career - to grow alongside an ambitious business going from strength to strength!

About the Role:

As Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining long-term relationships with growers to ensure continuity and quality of supply. Working closely with the Procurement Managers, Account Managers, Transport Team, and senior leadership, you'll negotiate contracts, manage grower expectations, and support the development of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Secure the best quality product at the right price, in line with customer requirements

  • Develop, negotiate, and maintain grower contracts

  • Manage quality feedback and grower relationships professionally

  • Carry out regular farm visits and maintain strong supplier relationships

  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation

  • Monitor financial and payment terms in collaboration with the accounts team

  • Review grower performance annually

  • Liaise with transport teams to ensure timely and cost-effective collection

About You:
  • Proven experience in a high-volume buying, trading, or procurement role

  • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

  • Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

  • Previous experience in the fresh produce sector is essential

What's on Offer:
  • A full-time, permanent position

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm (some flexibility required)

  • Company Car
  • Bonus Scheme

If you're interested in being in consideration for this - please apply below.

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.