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Are you a Buyer who is looking to make a difference in a company that has a remarkable client base and remarkable products. You will be involved in:-

  • Purchasing Department

To assist the Procurement Manager to procure, negotiate and mitigate supply chain costs -

    • To ensure cost effective continuity of supply.
    • Review and release purchase orders for a discrete set of suppliers.
    • To expedite all purchase orders identifying any shortages or anticipated delays and where appropriate find alternative products / source of supply
    • Work with the distribution centre team to ensure items received are of the correct quality and specification
    • Analyse figures / forecasts prior to calculating order requirements in advance of predetermined stock holding parameters.
    • Make recommendations to the Procurement Manager for the cost-effective disposal of slow moving and obsolete goods.
  • Stock Control

Ensure best practice stock control principles and practices are adhered to in line with company standards.

    • To seek to add value through the removal of deadstock and / or improved offering
    • Monitor trends in the business to ensure that stock is available at all times; to service customer requirements
    • Proactively communicate with internal and external customers regarding inventory status and suitable alternatives

Also Supplier Management.

Key Attributes & Experience

  • Knowledge and experience of SAP (B1 preferable) and MRP systems.
  • Literate, numerate and highly competent using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Understanding and experience of stock category management, stock control and shelf-life constraints.
  • Must be a team player, with a positive 'can-do’ attitude.
  • Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with a confident telephone manner.
  • Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions precisely and conscientiously with outstanding attention to detail.
  • Self-motivation and tenacity to complete tasks to consistently high standards.

Desirable skills/experience

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Ideally with recent and relevant food industry experience.
  • Experience of working in a food wholesaling environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of negotiation techniques.

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