Cress Co Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Assistant Buyer (Chilled & Seasonal Fine Food)
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Reports to: Buyer
Job Summary:
The Assistant Buyer (Chilled & Seasonal) plays a key role within our busy buying team, collaborating closely with the Buyer (Chilled & Seasonal) and Senior Buyer to develop and deliver a commercially driven product range. This role involves managing elements of our chill & seasonal supplier base, ensuring accurate supplier and product records. A key role in driving the success of our product offerings, the Assistant buyer will serve as the lead contact for a specific portfolio of categories, keeping up to date on market developments and making recommendations on product selection. They will collaborate closely with the Buyer supporting the co-ordination of information required for catalogues.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual to contribute to a fast-paced and growing business, with opportunities to develop key buying and commercial skills.
Key activities:
* Assist in the development and management of all year-round chill and seasonal (Christmas, Easter, Halloween) food & drink ranges.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, while assisting the Buyer (Chilled and Seasonal) and Senior Buyer in sourcing and onboarding new suppliers to expand the Cress Co portfolio.
* Coordinate and manage product information required for catalogue completion, including product specifications, pricing, and image files, ensuring timely and accurate product launches in collaboration with internal departments.
* Assist the Buyer (Chilled & Seasonal) and Senior Buyer with new product range launches assisting in product training for sales and purchasing teams.
* Oversee and execute the promotional calendar for all Chilled ranges, ensuring alignment with all competitors activity.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Reference ID: Assistant Buyer (Chilled & Seasonal)
CV to helen.wallace@thecressco.co.uk
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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