Root Veg Buyer Agriculture Uttoxeter

**Root Veg Buyer | Agriculture | Uttoxeter**
- Some UK travel & overseas travel is required. _

**The Role**

Within the diverse role of Root Vegetable Buyer, you will be procuring vegetables through an approved strategy, driving quality and cost incentives that are managed through approved suppliers. In addition, you will be managing the quality and service ofpotatoes to the Tyrrells factories via approved supply base. You will spend time in the field, factory and office working closely with stakeholders to ensure end to end supply chain efficiency, driving continued success and improvement.

As Root Vegetable Buyer, some of your key responsibilities will include:

- The procurement of vegetables for brands within the company.
- The weekly contract management and scheduling of potatoes and vegetables to the factories via the approved supply base.
- To deliver a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the procured root vegetables. Gathering key field/factory, supplier/crop performance data, facilitating trials and development of these commodities to better serve the business.
- The delivery of key sustainability projects within the supply chain. Supporting the business in its sustainability initiatives and future targets.
- Supporting the business with travel between the mutiple sites, internal events, industry events, supplier/grower visits and some overseas travel.
- The individual must be self motivated to work independently and should also be a team player as the role requires cross functional working.

**Person Requirements**
- Agricultural experience is highly desirable
- Experience of Negotiation & procurement of food commodities
- Competency in IT skills - excel, word, powerpoint
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of root vegetable production
- Driving Licence essential

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