Buyer

3 days ago

Park Royal, United Kingdom Wasabi Sushi and Bento Full time

Founded in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, his mission was simple, to make fresh and flavorsome sushi and bento available to everyone. Almost 20 years later Wasabi have 43 successful branches across London, other UK major cities and New York.

The journey continued in 2019 with the launch of Wasabi Home Bento exclusively into Sainsbury’s through the future brands scheme. Now two years into this journey the business has broken all records, Wasabi are not only the fastest growing ready meal brand but also #2 ready meal brand in the market. And we’re just getting started. The leadership team have set out their 5 year strategy which encompasses company growth, franchise and international expansion.

Our menu is renowned for its distinctiveness, freshness and flavour. The cold food range of sushi, pokes and salads are made fresh daily in our branch kitchens and our hot bento, noodle bowls and soups offer an indulgent and comforting alternative to our broad and democratic demographic.

As we prepare for out next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Purchasing Team based in Park Royal.

**The Role**:
This role requires a high degree of purchasing management and commercial awareness. You will be able to confidently deal with stakeholder challenge and communicate effectively upwards in an efficient and professional manner.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and manage global supplier relationships with current and future suppliers.
- Support the purchasing 5-year plan where appropriate.
- Identify, develop and executing efficiency improvements, volume growth opportunities and delivering cost reductions.
- Conduct regular gap analysis, benchmarking, range reviews and market research to ensure opportunities are identified and evaluated.
- Liaise and attend meetings with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply and successful execution of new product launches.
- Responsible for importation of items from Far Eastern suppliers using Incoterms by air and by sea.
- Understanding and managing supplier performance in line with our purchasing philosophy and strategy.
- Supplier management & development.
- Work within our purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Support the open purchasing environment, supporting colleagues and departments.
- Communicate confidently across the organisation.
- Highly organised and recognise the importance of timely action.
- Efficiently and accurately maintain the company MRP system.

**Our requirements**:

- Related experience in manufacturing purchasing.
- Able to demonstrate excellent planning, organisational, commercial and negotiation skills.
- Experience in importing products by air and sea using Incoterms.
- Degree level education or equivalent, desirable but not essential.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Proven ability to support the company purchasing 5-year plan.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills.

**In return we provide**:

- great working environment
- pension scheme
- Refer A Friend scheme
- Staff meals
- Life Assurance
- a variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
- other incentives with the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you’ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career.

COME ROLL WITH US

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