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We're looking for a seasoned Senior Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, goods, or services within Ethnic Foods, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining our quality standards.
This is a full-time site-based role at our Head Offices in Harwich, Essex (CO12 4PT) so candidates must be willing to either commute or relocate.
Responsibilities:
* Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and placing orders for raw materials, goods, or services for distribution to retailers, restaurants, independent outlets.
* Drive range expansion in a specific category (ambient / frozen range).
* Work closely with our sales and sourcing teams to identify opportunities.
* Manage relationships with our current suppliers and also our sourcing teams in other regions.
* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
* Onboard new suppliers and collaborate with our safety team to make sure all of them meet our safety standards.
* Nurture relationships with suppliers with the aim of developing long-term relationships that will help to continually deliver high-quality produce.
* Monitor stock levels, and approve invoices and prices.
* Continuously improve supplier performance to meet and exceed business objectives related to cost, quality, and service.
* Ensure accurate and up-to-date forward cost forecasts.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 years + experience of sourcing / buying experience in a similar industry (preferably in ambient / frozen foods).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical skills.
* Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
* Familiarity with relevant software and systems.
* Food Industry-specific knowledge.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay up to £50,000 DOE and skills.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK for this role.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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