We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team
Key Responsibilities:
To optimize the flow of products so as to fill all orders on time, resulting in maximum sales, whist ensuring all related costs are kept to a minimum.
1. Ordering: Process daily and weekly purchase order requirements through set of preferred vendors to ensure all orders are placed correctly, on time and in full
2. Stock management: Ensure stock (Fresh, Ambient, Frozen categories) is available to fulfil all customer orders, without excess.
3. Key performance indicators:
1. Missed sales
2. Wastes
4. Suppliers relationship:
o Negotiate best credit terms and prices (fully integrated – supplier & transport)
o Market awareness
o Build long term relationships with suppliers
Key competencies
* Good knowledge of the food distribution sector – fresh / frozen / dry goods.
* Strong Organisational and Planning skills.
* Ability to focus and prioritise tasks.
* Good Communicator – both internal and external
* Negotiation skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
Qualifications / Experience
* Education or experience in Procurement or Supply Chain is an advantage
* Proficient in Word and Excel
* A second language gives a distinct advantage