Fresh Produce Buyer

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

Ref: JO-2308-110944 | £32000.00 - £38000.00 per annum + Additional Benefits | Location:London, England | Added:14/08/23

Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leading supply chain & food procurement organisation based in the UK. Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and offering a unique purchasing power as their suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to local providers.

They are looking for a skilled Buyer that will support the category manager with their development of the end-to-end procurement process for the core food Produce category team.

**Key responsibilities of Fresh Produce Buyer -**
- You will support the Produce Category team to execute a long-term food vision to deliver sustainable improvements.
- Identifying potential new suppliers, visiting, and meeting existing suppliers, build supplier relationships
- You will support the Produce category teams by submitting monthly insight on industry trends
- Support upload of monthly price files for our external clients onto our procurement systems
- Benchmark pricing and prepare for sourcing and tender activity.
- Regularly review supplier performance to support category growth
- Manage category related queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Support their sales and bid teams with content

**Key requirements of Fresh Produce Buyer -**
- 2+ years of experience in buying or food procurement/sourcing ideally from an established retail, contract catering or supplier background.
- Ideally you have experience within Fruit, Salad or Vegetables but this is not essential
- Experience working with suppliers and managing contracts
- Has experience tendering & negotiating contract
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Able to make decisions and able to work under pressure
- Good analytical skills with good knowledge of Excel

**Benefits included in a Fresh Produce Buyer -**
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
- Discounts
- Pension
- 25 days holiday

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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