Fresh Produce Buyer

Experienced Fresh Produce Buyer, supplying into the UK's premier supermarket. International travel will be required.

This �200m T/O business has an enviable reputation as an employer and offers development, progression & training as well as a share option scheme. Previous fresh produce Buying & Procurement experience is a must!

You will be a team player, confident & capable with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. This is a key role within the department requiring a solid knowledge of the global fresh produce industry and it's seasonality together with the cultural, economic and environmental factors that can affect the supply chain.

Key elements of the role;

• Source, negotiate and place orders


• Checking stock of product against daily sales


• Responsible for consignment profitability


• Liaise with freight companies & suppliers


• Build and maintain effective working relationships with agents and shippers


• Develop new sources of business whilst encouraging the development of existing suppliers


• Develop a detailed understanding of the regional fresh produce markets around the world


• Assist in the design, development and delivery of presentations to suppliers and/or customers


• Represent the business within the global market

Excellent IT skills, specifically Excel are required, with a second language being highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Company car


• Company events


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee stock ownership plan


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday