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Buyer - Foods


Company : Mount Venture Capital Fund


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re reimagining grocery for the modern urban consumer—building a premium, tech-enabled convenience store chain that blends hot food, curated grocery, and digital-first experiences. With bold ambitions, we’re gearing up to launch our first stores by the end of the year—and we need the right foundations to make it happen. About the Role: Buyer - Foods We’re on the hunt for aBuyerwith an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep passion for food and drink. You’ll take full ownership of your category—developing a standout range that surprises, delights, and delivers on our commercial goals. This is a rare opportunity to shape the offer of a next-generation retail concept from the ground up. If you love building from scratch, spotting the next cult product, and driving real impact on the P&L, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Own and lead your food category , with full responsibility for selection, pricing, and performance Build a unique, best-in-class rangethat reinvents what convenience means to modern consumers Drive commercial performance —manage costs, margins, and supplier terms to deliver on P&L goals Source new and exciting products , from challenger brands to local producers and trendsetters Negotiate and manage supplier relationships , setting the tone for long-term partnerships Balance innovation with operational reality —factor in shelf life, packaging, logistics, and waste reduction Use data and market insightsto inform decisions and identify new growth opportunities Collaborate cross-functionallywith store ops, supply chain, and marketing to bring your category to life Help shape scalable systems and processesto support national rollout and long-term success Ideal Candidate 5+ years’ experience in a Buyer role , ideally within food or grocery Background inFresh Foodis a strong plus, but not essential Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving profitability Confident navigatingshelf life, availability, and waste managementin a fast-moving retail environment A natural product curator—obsessed with finding what’s next in food and drink Entrepreneurial and adaptable—ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen Passionate about shaping a new kind of food retail experience from the ground up Why Join Us Be part of acategory-defining retail conceptfrom day zero Help shape the offer and infrastructure behind a bold new retail concept withmajor national growth plans Work with avisionary, execution-driven founding team , backed by top-tier investors Influence the future of food retail and how grocery is experienced across the UK Ready to build the most exciting range in UK convenience? Apply now and help us reinvent food retail Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mount Venture Capital Fund by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Buyer” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Greenford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Woking, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 9 months ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Global Senior Buyer – Indirect ProcurementHarrow, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Wembley, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr