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We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our procurement team. This is will be a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food buying and would be keen to learn more about the world of fresh produce. You will

• Ensure we continue to deliver the highest standards and accreditations from the best in class produce supply chain. Our values and brand positioning means we only use locally sourced produce.
• Be responsible for negotiating the best commercial agreements with the suppliers of our fresh ingredients which are delivered to thousands of homes across the UK each week.
• Ensure we are sourcing the best possible ingredients at the best price, working very closely with our Technical, Operations, Kitchen and Brand teams.
• Be responsible for driving gross margin improvements as well as significant economies of scale in overhead cost lines always weighing up cost, quality, brand and customer experience when deciding what's best for Mindful Chef.
• Work closely with Food & Technical teams to focus on sourcing perfectly portioned packs and provide new produce/added value products from suppliers who share our values and aspire to deliver the highest standards and specifications at the best cost.
• Work closely with our COO, Legal and Technical team to ensure strong risk management procedures are in place.
  
  Excellent negotiator
• Deep experience of category buying preferably in fresh produce buying
• Commercially minded- capable to deliver results with quality
• Research - a desire to deeply understand and map supply chains to interrogate cost structures and quality to release value
• Customer-oriented - a healthy obsession with quality for the end customer
• Team-player - collaboration skills supported by emotional intelligence
• Technical - good working understanding of food safety regulations
• Solution-oriented - a positive and proactive problem-solver
• Fresh produce buying experience is a plus
  
  More Than Just A Job
We make healthy eating easy. We supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our impact on the environment. If you would like to join one of the UK's fastest growing B-corp and make a positive impact on people's lives, we would love to hear from you.What we are looking for, We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment. We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other. We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best - to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what's right even when it's difficult. Equal Opportunities At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone's differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team. We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart. We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.


• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Flexibility of hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.