Quest Search & Selection are partnering with this leading supply chain & food procurement organisation based in the UK. Their clients will include foodservice sites and hospitality partners who would purchase food, ingredients and everything in-between! This business work closely with their clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and offering a unique purchasing power as their suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to local providers.
They are looking for a skilled Buyer that will support the category manager with their development of the end-to-end procurement process for the core food Produce category team.
Key responsibilities of Junior Buyer - Food:
1. You will support the Produce Category team to execute a long-term food vision to deliver sustainable improvements.
2. Identifying potential new suppliers, visiting, and meeting existing suppliers, build supplier relationships
3. You will support the Produce category teams by submitting monthly insight on industry trends
4. Support upload of monthly price files for our external clients onto our procurement systems
5. Benchmark pricing and prepare for sourcing and tender activity.
6. Regularly review supplier performance to support category growth
7. Manage category related queries from internal and external stakeholders
8. Support their sales and bid teams with content