Fresh Produce Buyer

31/05/23 Meath Neg

Permanent full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen with our client, an award winning food manufacturing company based in Meath.

 

The Fresh Produce Buyer will assist with developing and maintaining the team of growers, while securing supply of first-class produce for their expanding customer base.

 

Full time, permanent position.

On site, Mon- Fri.

Pension Scheme.

 

Role: 

• Daily orders from suppliers and complete PO’s on the system.
• Monitor stock levels against sales projections.
• Ensure stock counts are performed and reconciled.
• Sales analysis, promotion and marketing strategy.
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic and long-term suppliers and customers to assure quality, fulfilment, value and delivery targets are met.
• Respond to and resolve queries daily from customers and suppliers efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement, best value and quality improvements within the team and department.
• Negotiate effectively and fairly in terms of product quality, volume, delivery and value with both suppliers/ customers.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operations at all times by managing the supply of product effectively in the short, medium and long term through effective buying, inspecting quality and supply chain management.
• Undertake store visits and attend meetings on a regular basis internally & externally.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality and all-other relevant departments.
• Necessary administration duties associated with the role.
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by the buying team and Management.

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or related.
• Previous buying experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of / experience in the FMCG Sector or Fresh Produce would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent Negotiator and Communicator: verbal and written.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP experience is an advantage.

 

At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent.

Please apply by sending your CV to Lisa O' Connor at lisa@qsp.ie or call for more information.

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