Commercial Manager/Buyer
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- England,East of England,Essex,Maldon
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £43,000 per annum
Job Description:
Commercial Manager / Buyer
Head Office (In-person)
£40,000 – £43,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially minded and proactive Commercial Manager / Buyer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the foodservice sector.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, product sourcing, commercial performance, and promotional activity—playing a key part in driving business growth and enhancing product offerings.
If you enjoy combining data-driven decision making with hands-on supplier engagement, this could be an excellent next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Building and managing strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating competitive terms
*Sourcing new and innovative products aligned with market trends and customer needs
*Leading the development of own-label product ranges
*Analysing sales performance to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement
*Managing and executing promotional activity to drive sales
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date pricing
*Coordinating marketing activity and producing regular communications
*Attending buying meetings and contributing to commercial strategy
*Visiting suppliers and customers to strengthen partnerships (approx. 25% travel)
*Ensuring product quality through sampling and supplier collaboration
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a Buyer or Commercial role, ideally within foodservice
*Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
*Commercially aware, with the ability to interpret and act on sales data
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
*Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
*Experience within the foodservice sector (3+ years preferred)
*Experience managing own-label or private label products
What’s in It for You
*Competitive salary of £40,000 – £43,000
*Company pension
*Opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a growing business
*A varied role with autonomy and progression opportunities
Additional Information
*Office-based role
*Travel required (approx. 25%)
Head Office (In-person)
£40,000 – £43,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially minded and proactive Commercial Manager / Buyer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the foodservice sector.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, product sourcing, commercial performance, and promotional activity—playing a key part in driving business growth and enhancing product offerings.
If you enjoy combining data-driven decision making with hands-on supplier engagement, this could be an excellent next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Building and managing strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating competitive terms
*Sourcing new and innovative products aligned with market trends and customer needs
*Leading the development of own-label product ranges
*Analysing sales performance to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement
*Managing and executing promotional activity to drive sales
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date pricing
*Coordinating marketing activity and producing regular communications
*Attending buying meetings and contributing to commercial strategy
*Visiting suppliers and customers to strengthen partnerships (approx. 25% travel)
*Ensuring product quality through sampling and supplier collaboration
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a Buyer or Commercial role, ideally within foodservice
*Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
*Commercially aware, with the ability to interpret and act on sales data
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
*Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
*Experience within the foodservice sector (3+ years preferred)
*Experience managing own-label or private label products
What’s in It for You
*Competitive salary of £40,000 – £43,000
*Company pension
*Opportunity to make a real commercial impact in a growing business
*A varied role with autonomy and progression opportunities
Additional Information
*Office-based role
*Travel required (approx. 25%)
Job number 3695866
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Company Details:
Adore Recruitment
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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