Buyer -Food Industry

John Ashley Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer for this innovative and high growth food ingredients company and we are inviting applicants from people with experience buying within the Food Industry.

Key Responsibilities;

• Manage all purchasing of raw materials working closely with the planning Manager and Operations Manager.
• Managing all supplier selection utilising your skill to negotiate best prices/payment terms and deals from the suppliers.
• Raising and sending purchase orders and advising production on delivery timescales and stock availability.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained for production and warehouse, replenishing stock as needed
• Update MRP system parts and supplier records.
• Chase back orders to ensure delays are kept to a minimum.
• Reporting all supply problems to production, operations and warehouse manager.
• Researching and sourcing of products and materials.
• Proactively manage costs, in line with required budgets.
• Monitor supplier performance

To succeed in this role you will be;

• Experience preferred in purchasing within the Food Industry or food related products.
• Well organised, articulate and result orientated in a fast pace environment.
• Good understanding of supply chain and the procurement of manufactured products to high quality standards for reputable UK companies nationwide.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills to liaise at all levels across multiple departments.
• A natural team player with the confidence to make things happen and create lasting business relationships.
• Good working knowledge of stock management systems, Excel, Word and other Microsoft Programs.

This is office based full-time position (Monday-Friday 9am -5pm)

This is an immediate opportunity and we are welcoming applications now so please apply online with a full CV outlining your buying/procurement experience and we will be in touch straight away.