Alexander Steele Recruitment
Buyer
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Alexander Steele has partnered with one of the UK’s leading Food businesses that has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to support all aspects of the purchasing process from identifying new suppliers, understanding market movements, and managing order placement.
On Offer:
- Salary will be circa £40 000 to £45 000
- Performance Bonus
- Healthcare and Life Cover
- 23 leave days + 8 bank holidays
- The role will be based in the Surrey area
- Hybrid remote working option (1 day work from home - Fridays)
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Key responsibilities:
- You will source products that meet customer specifications and deliver the best combination of price, lead-time and quality.
- Utilise acquired skills to negotiate best prices, payment terms and deals from suppliers.
- Ensure full compliance by working in accordance with the Company’s ethical sourcing policies.
- Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin through our order processing system.
- Manage customer tenders and ensure that Sales & Marketing have relevant pricing and data.
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Candidate requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent will be preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally in the the food industry.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial
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