Experienced Fresh Produce Buyer Ideally exotics experience, 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 with the desired category highly advantageous 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. Up to £50,000.00 per year 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