Fresh Produce Buyer | Large business
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Oxfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
We are currently working with a highly regarded and progressive foodservice specialist, who are looking to appoint an established and effective Buyer to their team. You will ideally have experience of buying fresh produce in one form or another, whether this is for retail or for foodservice.
The Role
Managing the supply chain from producer to business, ensuring a clear communication link is maintained at all times.
Working closely with your suppliers and developing the relationships, but also introducing new suppliers where appropriate.
Leading developmental idea's and searching out new products that could be offered to the businesses customers.
Negotiating and achieving competitive prices, to ensure the business keeps it's overall edge.
The Candidate
You must have previous fresh produce experience and have dealt with a range of suppliers around the world.
Will have strong negotiation skills, be fully numerate and have a good eye for what sells.
Must be a good people person and be able to nurture key relationships.
For a confidential conversation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Morten Andresen on 01780 480530 or apply via the link.
Company
MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.
Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;
- Commercial
- NPD
- Operations
- Technical
- Growing
- Agronomy
- Engineering
- Finance
- HR, Admin & IT
- Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers
The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.
Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.
- Website
- http://www.morepeople.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01780 480530
- Location
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MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB
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