Benedict Purvis

Benedict Purvis is an experienced professional in the food retail and buying sector, currently serving as a Buyer for Frozen and Bakery at Company Shop Group since October 2021. Prior roles include Transition Manager and Bakery Trading Controller at Nisa Retail, where responsibilities involved leading trading operations in various bakery and fresh product categories. Earlier positions include Research Insight and Shopper Marketing Manager at pladis Global, where strategic recommendations led to notable sales increases at Tesco, and Category Manager at ABP Food Group, focusing on key accounts for frozen products. Additional experience encompasses roles at Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Berry Gardens Ltd., and Fenmarc Produce, providing comprehensive skills in category analysis, management, and strategic development. Benedict holds a Master's Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems from Northumbria University.