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Buyer – Produce

Employer
ASP Group
Location
North West England
Salary
£Excellent + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Closing date
16 Sep 2015

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Leading retailer with stores in every major town is looking for an experienced to join their expanding team.

It is essential you are a strong negotiator and have food buying experience within Produce (i.e. fruit, vegetables and similar products).

Key areas of the role will include:

  • Negotiation of supplier trading terms to meet financial targets
  • Identifying new product development opportunities
  • Development of own label product ranges
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Continually sourcing new suppliers
  • Setting promotional strategy
  • Working cross functionally with other key business units

Applicants should have the following skills and attributes:

  • Highly developed negotiation skills
  • Food buying experience gained for a leading retailer/wholesaler
  • Track record of negotiating with produce growers/suppliers
  • Excellent supplier management skills
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Strong commercial/entrepreneurial attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast paced trading environment

This position offers excellent career long term career progression and training.

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