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Food Buyer (Initial 6-Month Contract)
Portfolio Procurement
England
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Food Buyer for a 6-month contract to enhance their strategic purchasing process. This role involves effective data analysis and market research to ensure timely availability of packaging and ingredients for production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the operations by ensuring optimal inventory levels and supplier management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Buyer in food manufacturing is essential.
- Strong academic background with a relevant qualification.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
- Plan and monitor inventory levels to ensure timely procurement.
- Liaise with departments to complete projects efficiently.
Skills
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Job description
Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Kent based client to recruit for a Food Buyer on an initial 6-month contract.
The role:
To support the strategic purchasing of packaging/ingredients through effective data analysis, forecasting using systems (Microsoft Dynamics & Excel) and market research, with an objective to provide timely availability of materials for operations/production team.
Main responsibilities:
- Negotiate terms of contract.
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers.
- Understand the basic rules of vendor management, allocation, and price negotiation.
- Liaise with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed.
- Planning, monitoring, and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
- Raising, placing, and tracking Purchase Orders.
- Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at best possible price
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Buyer within a food manufacturing company
- A strong academic background, with a qualification in a related discipline.
- Advanced excel skills and good knowledge of all other Microsoft products.
- Working knowledge of ERP Systems.
- High attention to detail.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Numerical and analytical skills.
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