Working with the procurement team to procure salads you will;
* Design and execute an effective procurement strategy to deliver against all company KPI's
* Develop programs based on customer demand & supplier availability
* Negotiate prices, place orders and be responsible for the product through the end-to-end supply chain
* Administer Purchase orders & sales orders on the Prophet ERP system as required
* Work closely with the logistics & planning team to maintain accurate load plans for all products and suppliers
* Provide weekly pricing and costing models in a timely and accurate manner
* Produce finalisations and manage supplier claims, processing all associated invoices & credit notes
* Publish weekly commercial reports summarising commercial performance and availability outlook
* Through an excellent understanding of the supply chain continually challenge processes to optimise product quality and facilitate the achievement of company targets
* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support innovation, evolve new sources and facilitate more local & sustainable production where relevant
* Undertake supplier visits as required to learn & evolve the procurement strategy & strengthen relationships
* Liaise with customers to illustrate product knowledge & communicate strategy
* As part of a rota at the weekends be available to provide information to the sales, technical and stocks team
Skills:
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Previous fresh produce procurement experience essential & knowledge of salads preferred
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Numerical competence & strong commercial acumen
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Professional attitude with a keen eye for detail
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Strong sense of responsibility
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Ability to perform competently in a dynamic and pressurised environment
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