Company Description Surya Foods offers an extensive range of over 1,300 SKUs, catering to diverse cultural food groups and mainstream consumers.
The company has established a strong presence in the UK, with over 100,000 retail points in the mainstream retail channel and 90,000 retail points in the top 6 UK retailers.
Surya Foods serves various channels including mainstream retailers, independent retailers, wholesalers, food service, and international markets across 45 countries.
Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Buyer (FMCG / FOOD) at Surya Foods near to Colchester, Essex Area.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing food products for the company's diverse range of SKUs.
The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, analyzing market trends, and ensuring product quality and availability.
You will have the opportunity to own, deliver, and optimise the buying and selling strategy within a specific category, contributing to the sustainable growth of market share and cash profit.
Collaborating across functions, you will leverage your commercial acumen and analytical skills to drive product improvement, develop new offerings, and identify cost savings.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the product range, influencing stakeholders, and making key decisions to enhance our customers' experience.
Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering quality and value and a culture that fosters continuous learning and growth.
Experience Required Knowledge of FMCG and food industry trends Results Oriented – comfortable delivering against bold and stretching targets Experience in food procurement/sourcing Competent with procurement systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships Passion for food Comfortable negotiating internally and with suppliers Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE and Skills
Full time (9am till 6pm Monday to Friday)
Site based role - although there may be scope for hyrbid work after probation.
Benefits Free on-site parking 30 Days holiday (including bank holidays) After successful probation, Employees receive a Staff Discount Card entitling them up to 50% off Best Available Rate (BAR)at one our 13 hotels plus 50% off food and 25% off for their friends and close family members at managers discretion.
Discounted / free food Plus access to a Benefits Reward Platform, virtual GP app, wellbeing hub and fitness/gym and nutrition app + much much more!