Produce Buyer | Large Business | Lincolnshire
- Employer
- MorePeople
- Location
- England, Lincolnshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 13 Oct 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
We are currently working on an excellent opportunity for someone to join a well-established and highly regarded food manufacturing business. They are currently looking for a Fresh Produce Buyer to join their team and help them ensure they deliver their promises to customers. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career as there will be opportunities in time to develop within the business.
The Job
Managing the raw material (fruit) on site and ensure the volumes are available to complete the customer orders.
Continually exploring and developing new sources, to ensure you have a number of options to combat yearly supply challenges.
Alongside the Senior Procurement team, you will be contributing to the overall procurement strategy for the business through your day to day knowledge of the suppliers and challenges that are often faced.
You will be liaising directly with a number of key stakeholders, ensuring everyone has the relevant information that they need going forward.
The Candidate
You will either be an experienced Buyer looking to make a sideways move which will allow for future progression, or you will be a Junior Buyer looking to make your next step up.
Experience in fresh produce procurement will be a distinct advantage and understanding the supply chains that come with it.
You will be in a good position to positively affect supplier relationships, so the ability to be a persuasive influencer will be a good skill to have.
Spanish language would be a good asset as well.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this, or any other role that we are working on, please 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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