Commercial Manager

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