BUYER Commercialisation Specialist FOOD equipment

New PURCHASING BUYER role for someone with experience in re-engineering existing catering related products (such as hot plates, ovens etc). This is a specialist commercialisation role that will build on experience in supplying the food and restaurant sector. There are genuine personal development opportunities and the chance to be innovative .
Title: BUYER
Team Catering and Food Equipment
Sector Kitchen design
Salary c£45,000 (Base of c£41,000 + £4100 bonus= £45k)
Location : High Wycombe
Language required: Any
Work style: 3 days in the office . 2 wfh
The role:
You will be sourcing new catering equipment and & re-engineering existing products for the hotel and restaurant sector. In this position you will have extensive contact with suppliers, distributors as well as with kitchen construction design teams
Duties:
Supplier liaison

• Engaging with existing equipment suppliers
• Souring new suppliers and negotiating warranty issues
• New supplier relationship development
• Checking energy consumption
• Managing equipment costs , availability , quality and compliance

Reporting

• Produce analytical reports to support purchasing decisions in this category
• Liaising with design teams regarding project plans, installation times and deadlines

Re-purposing and NPD

• Re-purposing existing equipment in order to keep costs low
• New product development
• Managing equipment spec changes

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with sourcing Catering equipment is essential