Market Assistant Buyer

**Market Assistant Buyer**

**Location**: Molash, Kent (Traveling from Site to New Covent garden market London in company Vehicle)
**Hours**: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00pm - 7:00am

**Foodari - A Place for Your Passions**

Are you passionate about fresh produce and exceptional service? At Foodari, we take pride in delivering the finest, locally sourced produce to a wide range of clients, including prestigious royal households, Michelin-starred restaurants, schools, and universities.

We’re currently seeking a Market Assistant buyer to support our Market Team. This is your opportunity to be a key player in enhancing Foodari’s Market function and making a real impact on our operations. We’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for quality, innovation, and exceptional service.

If you're excited about being part of a dynamic, passionate team and helping shape the future of our brand, we'd love to hear from you

This is a hands on role, with an element of office duties. Nightly traveling with our market buyer up to London in a company Van, to purchase products and negotiate prices. These orders are then delivered to us at the market. stock will need to be QC checked and broken down, some to bring back to our warehouse and the rest left ready for our delivery drivers to collect.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist the Market Buyer in organising stock allocation and loading/unloading van
- Assist the Market Buyer and Quality Control team in evaluating suppliers and products.
- Participate in the selection of fresh produce items for purchase.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with existing suppliers.
- Supporting Transport dispatch by helping drivers find the stock they need to add to their orders
- booking in purchase receipts on to our system.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Opportunities to Grow:

- As you gain experience, take on the responsibility of sourcing and evaluating new suppliers and products.
- In the long term, support the negotiation of pricing and terms with suppliers, gaining valuable skills in supplier management.
- Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing insights on market trends and offering suggestions for purchasing improvements.

Qualifications:

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Basic understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
- Familiarity with fresh produce categories and seasonal trends.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Full UK category B driving licence preferably with experience of driving 3.5ton Van (must be over 25 for insurance purposes)

Personal Attributes:

- Enthusiastic and eager to learn about the fresh produce industry.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a critical thinking mindset.
- Passion for food quality, sustainability, and innovation.
- Highly organized, analytical, and accurate.
- Motivated to develop professionally within the purchasing field.

Additional Information:

- Opportunities for professional development within the company.
- Potential for career advancement to a Buyer position based on experience and performance.
- On-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake relevant additional courses after the probation period.

What We Offer:

- **Salary**: £28,500
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Engaging, diverse responsibilities within a growing business.
- Discounted food and monthly food vouchers.
- Full training provided, including on-the-job learning.
- Company social activities and quarterly awards.
- Reward scheme for friend referrals.
- Onsite free refreshments.

**Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress code.
- Company pension scheme.
- Discounted or free food.
- Employee discounts.
- Free onsite parking.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in purchasing while contributing to an innovative team, we encourage you to apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Late Shift - 10pm - 7am
- Sunday to Thursday

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canterbury CT4 8HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person