Skip to main content
Post your CV and find your next job on Indeed!

Food Industry jobs in Manchester

Sort by: -
    • Join Ultimate Products in our Buying division, where your work will directly influence products sold across major retailers in the UK and Europe.
    • We recruit year-round and would welcome applications for future start dates.
    • Profit-related tax-free bonus.
    • 12 weeks off a year (including August and Christmas)…
    • Strong working knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety regulations.
    • Background in food production, kitchen management, or hotel…
    • We also provide them with their very own branded website and mobile apps, alongside our food portal for customers to use to place orders.
    • Conducting investigations into allegations such as food poisoning, allergen incidents or foreign body contamination.
    • West Midlands and surrounding areas*.
  • View similar jobs with this employer
    • Sales and Marketing Representative (Full-Time Only).
    • Job Type: Full-Time (Minimum 5 Days Per Week, excluding Sundays).
    • A-Level or equivalent (preferred).
    • Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness in accordance with company procedures and UK food safety regulations.
    • Right to work in the UK.
  • View similar jobs with this employer
    • Sales and Marketing Representative (Full-Time Only).
    • Job Type: Full-Time (Minimum 5 Days Per Week, excluding Sundays).
    • A-Level or equivalent (preferred).
    • Pro-cookery qualification or fresh food cooking experience.
    • Full training for new coaches and support to achieve teaching qualification.
    • We’re looking for a highly organised, commercially minded and analytical individual with experience in audit, process management, governance or risk roles, and…
    • Barista experience or hotel industry experience would be advantageous.
    • Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within the hospitality industry.
    • Pitch the carloans 365 model and bring dealerships on board.
    • Build instant rapport and trust with sales managers and business owners.
  • View similar jobs with this employer
    • Food available whilst on shift & access to our discretionary food bank.
    • You must also be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations.
    • Knowledge of coffee industry keeping up to date with trends and best practice.
    • Keep all equipment clean and in-line with food safety standards and manufacturer…
    • Stay on top of compliance meeting statutory requirements, industry codes and best practice.
    • Work closely with our lettings administration, wider property…

People also searched:

food production
food manufacturing
food product development
food science
food technologist
npd
nutrition

Job Post Details

Ultimate Products logo

Buying Assistant - Career Change - job post

Ultimate Products
3.4 out of 5 stars
Chadderton OL9
£28,000 - £30,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

Job details

Pay

  • £28,000 - £30,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Chadderton OL9

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral programme
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee discount
  • Shuttle service provided
  • Private dental insurance
  • Company pension

Full job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

Be part of something big. Join Ultimate Products in our Buying division, where your work will directly influence products sold across major retailers in the UK and Europe. As a key link between our suppliers, overseas offices and internal teams, you’ll help ensure smooth communication and collaboration throughout the supply chain. We’re looking for motivated individuals who can bring fresh ideas, support growing demand and contribute to the development of innovative products across our extensive and well-loved brand portfolio.

Ultimate Products is a leading consumer goods business supplying over 300 major retailers across the UK and Europe. With a portfolio of well-known homeware brands and ambitious growth plans, our Buying team plays a crucial role in creating and delivering products that reach millions of customers.

We’re looking for individuals who have graduated within the last couple of years and gained some workplace experience within the industry, or those looking to transition into Buying from another field. If you’re ready for a change or looking to accelerate your career, this development pathway is designed to help you build capability quickly through structured training and hands-on learning.

You will gain broad exposure to the full buying lifecycle, take on meaningful responsibilities and receive the support needed to grow into a confident Buying professional.

What You’ll Gain

  • A tailored development plan aligned to your experience and ambitions
  • Real involvement in live buying projects from day one
  • Coaching, mentoring and regular feedback
  • Clear progression routes as your capability develops

Key Responsibilities

As a Buying Assistant, you will be working as part of a team to provide support to the Buying Directors in all aspects of the Buying process. The overall purpose of the buying department is to bring innovative and on trend retail products to market at the right price and the right quality. So, if you enjoy being creative, working collaboratively and on a variety of tasks, then buying could be for you!

  • Assisting in the development of quality branded products for our retail customers.
  • Analysing consumer market trends and conducting effective product research.
  • Working alongside our Brand teams to coordinate product packaging requirements.
  • Liaising with our offices in the Far East and factories to organise product sample.
  • Produce customer specific quotations for the sales team accurately and on time.

About You

  • A degree (2:1 or above) in any discipline
  • 9–24 months of transferable previous work experience (any sector)
  • Passion for consumer products, retail or buying
  • Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • A proactive, resilient approach
  • Ability to commute to our Oldham office

Why join us?

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® accredited, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow their careers.

We care about your progression

  • Structured development plan and ongoing mentoring
  • Regular performance and salary reviews
  • Access to external training and accredited courses
  • Save As You Earn share scheme
  • Salary sacrifice pension (up to 10% additional employer contribution)

We invest in our people

  • Modern £1.6m office in Oldham
  • Private BUPA medical and dental cover
  • 24/7 wellbeing and GP access
  • Inclusive working practices, including a prayer room
  • Free minibus from the local tram stop
  • Early 3pm finish every Friday
  • Sports teams (Football Netball, Padel), social events and community initiatives

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Shuttle service provided

Work Location: In person

Let Employers Find YouUpload Your Resume