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Food Buyer

Employer
Beaumont Select
Location
South London
Salary
£25-28k + Pension
Closing date
8 Mar 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer, Category Manager, Logistics , Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Sector
Retail
Function
Buyer, Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Are you a “foodie”? Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Food Buyer within a smaller organisation where you can stand out and make a difference?...
 

…. If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Our client is a leader in the UK in the sourcing and supply of high quality, luxury and speciality foods. They have several own brand products and also supply into retail, food service and food manufacturing

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Food Buyer to join this busy and growing team.
 

Food Buyer Requirements

  • Experience of working in the food / catering or FMCG industry would be preferable
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
  • You will have excellent negotiation skills, be methodical, organised and quick to act.
  • You must be confident in working as part of a team with changing/developing duties
  • You will be expected to produce high quality outputs and help this very busy team to meet its targets and deadlines on a daily basis, as well as keeping clients happy.
  • Previous experience of sourcing some kind of food product/ ingredients or similar
  • Enjoy the challenge of sourcing products away from the core business
  • Excellent Supplier relationship management skills
  • Have good communication skills, be resilient and sharp. "Can do" attitude
  • Have a good sense of humour and want to work for a small but growing organisation where you will be able to shine and be noticed.


In return, this is a great opportunity to progress up the career ladder.

Second language and a Degree would be beneficial, but if you are passionate about food and great customer service, give us a call!

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.  Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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Company

Beaumont Select is a specialist Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management Recruitment Agency, we match talented Permanent and Interim Procurement Professionals with great jobs in many of the World's Leading Companies.

We have an enviable track record of matching highly talented Procurement and Supply Chain professionals with exceptional Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management jobs in FTSE100/250, Fortune 500 and other major name organisations. We work with Clients and Candidates throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Our highly committed and experienced Consultancy Team has grown organically year on year, by providing a detailed, highly professional and personal approach, matching talent supply chain professionals to many of the best opportunities within the purchasing, supply chain and vendor management disciplines. This success has been built on the passion and determination of every single team member at Beaumont Select, in conjunction with innovative use of marketing & technology, attention to detail and above all a commitment to provide an outstanding Client and Candidate service.

We are Certified Members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are ISO9001:2015 Quality certified for the provision of permanent and interim recruitment solutions worldwide.

Whether you are looking for a new career challenge; need to source experienced procurement, supply chain or vendor management professionals, or want advice on the current recruitment market, the Beaumont Select team would like to speak to you.

Company info
Telephone
01403 248 448
Location
West Point
Springfield Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PD
GB

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