Senior Buyer Foods

SUMMARY:
Responsible for procurement of perishables & food product range for the group.

POSITION INFO:

JOB OVERVIEW

• Manage a team responsible for creating and maintaining systems
• Foster strong supplier relationships and balance pricing and quality.
• Responsible for key supplier negotiations, managing product margin, and executing and reporting on key performance metrics.
• Overseeing and assisting with key supplier relationships for all buying activities across the business.
• Manage and up skill the existing Procurement Team
• Working with the Head of Supplier Relations to create and maintain supplier management systems.
• Drafting and signing supplier agreements with all key suppliers.
• Reporting on the monthly performance of all buying activities.
• Working to constantly improve supply chain efficiency and reduce risk.
• Creating systems that ensure all supplier deliveries arrive on time and in full.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry in procurement
• 3 - 5 years Experience in managing teams
• Strong administration skills & demonstrated leadership
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills with experience managing data
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative on tasks and projects

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