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Assistant Procurement Manager

3 months ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Full time

We are partnering with a large distribution company who are seeking an Assistant Manager Procurement to join their growing team based in Croydon.


This role reports into The Procurement Manager who will be the primary point of contact for this position, and participation in operational meetings with the Management team will be required.


Responsibilities ;nObtain fresh goods from importers.nLocating fresh fruit that satisfies our requirements for quality, negotiating rates, and cultivating connections with suppliers.nCreate stock entries for both direct and market purchases.nIdentifying shorts and longs in the stock position using a daily stock count to determine the closing stock position.


nCooperate with Quality Control, Production, and Waste Management:

Prior to, during, and following production, you must address or discuss any quality issues that you and the production team may have discovered.

If necessary, provide this input to assist the procurement manager in negotiating credit notes.nPrepare delivery notes and invoices for processing and approval.nMonitor and manage warehouse, accessory, and packaging stock every two weeks.nIn charge of overseeing the advance purchasing as well as other activities for the London hub when the procurement manager is on annual leave.nDuring our weekly meetings, report on KPIs, fruit quality, and other topics relating to procurement.nDiscuss the fruit mix, prices, and volumes with the regional managers.


Skills Required;n(2–3 years) of procurement experience for fresh producenMotivated and enthusiastic (a "morning person")nExcellent verbal and writing communication skills to be able to discuss quality issues with suppliers, bargain cost pricing, and forge connections.nPaying close attention to the little things and being willing to aim high will help you produce products of a consistently high calibre.nBe "hands-on" and have a sense of teamwork.nThe capacity to always retain objectivity and capacity to hear "constructive feedback" regarding quality issues and take prompt action to address them.

nOrderly document management and organised working stylenExpertise with Microsoft Word and ExcelnVan driving experiencenPrevious forklift operation (not required)

Working hours: 5:30am-1:30pm, Monday-Friday