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Produce Buyer, South Lincolnshire/East Midlands

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
Lincolnshire
Salary
£25000 - £33000 per annum + (dependent on experience) Plus Benefits
Closing date
1 Nov 2017

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

Job Details



A great opportunity for a Buyer with fresh produce experience to really influence the products we find on our supermarket shelves.

Working with this market leading client offers a real sense of involvement and achievement from day one. Widely regarded as being front runners in product innovation and quality, this multi-sited business provides a wide range of products to the leading retail multiples. It can point to numerous examples of developing people's careers and this gives the opportunity to join a business that operates at the highest levels.

This is a great opportunity for a Produce Buyer with experience in the fresh produce industry to join a real leader in its field. As a Produce Buyer you will ensure that the fresh produce procurement area delivers on short, medium and long term objectives into all of its customers. This role will see you reporting into the Purchasing Manager and will allow you the opportunity of purchasing core components for the site's finished products. Duties will include day-to-day buying as well as longer term projects to drive improvements in this important function. You will have regular contact with suppliers and internally with colleagues across the factory.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing site raw material performance with your customers - supporting on customer and grower visits
  • Continuously develop product knowledge and market intelligence and use this knowledge to support sourcing plans
  • Managing supplier relationships and focus on the resolution of any supply and supplier issues
  • Contributing to the development of the procurement strategy and ensure full understanding of the group strategy


This particular business unit supplies premium, chilled products and therefore someone with a high attention to detail and quality is required. You will have previously had experience of Buying / Procurement within the food industry, and ideally within produce. A relevant degree / qualification is an added bonus.

To apply please send your CV through to me today.

REF. HLJ894097 By Focus Management

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Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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