You will directly manage 2 teams and have budget accountability for the department. The first is a team of buyers to ensure all stock is purchased on time and accurately. You will have to align with forecasted volume, planned products, and cost. You will be at the forefront of our fulfilment team, ensuring every stage of the process is transparent, coordinated and documented. This role should bring leadership, engagement and a sense of problem solving to the fulfilment team. You will be required to have supplier management processes in place which ensure Freddies and their suppliers have strong communication and performance KPI’s. The second team is responsible for the product availability in the QTY’s we desire. You will need to build relationships with suppliers. You will need to demonstrate experience on cost negotiations, and link this back to the department budget. Our stock management and ordering is done via excel and therefore you will have advanced excel skills. The role will require a system implementation. ResponsibilitiesLead an engaged teamDepartment budget accountability Ensure all stock is purchased to accurate quantities with minimal waste Oversee and improve all daily buying processes Negotiate cost per stem to align with budgetEnsure transport, clearance and duty costs are efficient Ensure all costs are captured and managedSupplier management on weekly performance Project based responsibilitiesMeasures of success:High quality stockHighly engaged efficient team operationOptimised stock ordersNegotiated and controlled costsContinuous improvement to deliver business changeProactive supplier managementBudget management Skills required:professional experience and achievements, skill set, educational background and qualifications, as well as any desired personality traits Experience working for a fast paced Fresh company (experience in FMCG, / Fresh / Food )3+ years of experience in a buyers roleAdvanced Excel skills (we use Excel to manage stock / orders)Excellent communication skillsStrong negotiation skillsAnalytical and methodical approach to tasks. Able to build efficient processStrong leadership for the teamAble to anticipate issues and act on them in the moment