Trainee Buyer

Trainee BuyerAlexander Steele is recruiting a Trainee Buyer to join a leading food business based in Surrey. The role holder will be responsible for undertaking all activities relating to sourcing individual products from EU/none EU countries. This is an exciting opportunity to embark in a career in procurement and gain hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, and category development.Responsibilities: * Maintain expert knowledge of assigned product groups including raw material pricing and availability, economic factors, supply chain security issues. * Develop and maintain commercial relationships with all existing and new suppliers. * Ensure all paperwork is completed such as writing contracts for both supplier and customers, and request volume and price confirmation by email from the customer * Monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent quality and timely deliveryBackground Experience: * Degree qualified in relevant field – 2:1 or above * French or Spanish speaking would be desirable * Excellent communicator, customer focussed with commercial awareness * Interest in FMCGs and the food industry * Analytical and process mindedWhat’s on Offer: * £30,000 (plans to increase over a 12-month period) * 31 days holiday * Monday – Friday 8:30am-5pm * Company pension * Private Health CareFor more information regarding this opportunity contact Lomond MacPherson for a discussion