Job Description

FOOD CATEGORY BUYER:

Location: Blantyre

Salary:

33,000.00 per year

Job description:

We are looking for an ambitious foodie to take ownership of foodservice procurement, to develop our portfolio, negotiate commercial opportunities with suppliers and to work with other departments to drive sales of the range through the business.



As the category manager, you will have a central role by leading and controlling all procurement activity within the category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business.



You will be working within a small, established buying team, reporting to our Buying Director.

The Job as a Food Category Buyer

As a Buyer your mission is simple. To lead and control procurement activity within your category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business.


Developing a substantial commercial portfolio of Ambient , Frozen & chilled Foods Taking ownership of the supply chain process Effectively liaising with suppliers on range development and commercial terms Working with brand owners to create promotional revenue, whilst maximising the impact of market promotions Working with all key sales channels to achieve the budgeted sales and margin targets. Producing detailed, informative, on brand copy for all food listings Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock Maintain effective relationships with suppliers Enter purchase details (product codes, supplier information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases Be able to place orders to replenish as needed Reporting quality issues and stock shortages, claiming credits where appropriate Reclaiming promotional /marketing stock / retros from suppliers Monitor slow moving stock items Checking all relevant supplier invoices Communicating to team - new products/products shortages/out of stocks/quality control issues/slow movers to push/retros

Personal Attributes

Natural flair for customer service delivery Excellent problem solver Can multi-task and prioritise Keen to learn Adaptable Excellent interpersonal skills

What we are looking for

Must have a proven track record working in the Food industry or have experience in procurement (not supply chain)

We are looking for self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic people. Strong Knowledge of Food is essential. Attention to detail. This is super important as our reputation is built on being the best! Experience of stock systems is advantageous MS Office competent Excellent communication skills - written and spoken, but also listening and understanding.

About the team

You will be joining a team of incredibly talented and passionate people that genuinely care about food and drinks and like to have a bit of fun along the way. Your manager, Neil, has grown with Dunns for over three decades having joined originally as an IT graduate! He is committed to the development of the team and bringing great food and drinks products to the Scottish market.

Working for Dunns Food and Drinks

Dunns Food and Drinks is a family run company with branches in Blantyre, East Kilbride and Aberdeen.



Our family culture stretches back over 150 years in business yet it means much more than dates and numbers. It's quite literally, the core of our business. We consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing success. We continually invest in training, refresher courses and development for our team that allows everyone in the Dunns family to share in a thriving and mutually supportive working environment.



The benefit to us? Excellent staff retention and length of service rates. And to our customers? The reassurance of the best possible service, throughout every aspect of their dealings with us.



Working within the food service and hospitality industry we deliver thousands of innovative food and drinks products across a diverse range of outstanding customer venues.



We make sure that new members who join the Dunns family join us with a clearly defined development path that is supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support from our senior level management team.

Benefits & additional perks

Private healthcare cash back scheme Auto-Enrolment Pension Life assurance Staff discount on all company products Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 2 years)

Applications

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.



To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to jobs@dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk with subject Food Buyer by the closing date.



Please state your availability and confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.



Closing Date 30/01/2026