International Food Importer/Wholesaler is seeking for: Food Buyer Perm Up to 35K North Greenwich, onsite Key Tasks/ Responsibilities: * To liaise with Sales Departments to obtain sales forecasts and customer feedback, in order to manage demand, plan and place the orders to avoid any shortage and overstock. * To monitor stock levels and sales in order to ensure products are ordered in good time and at the appropriate quantities to avoid shortages and overstock. * To liaise with manufacturers/suppliers and check the shipping/delivery schedule of incoming containers/deliveries. * To ensure we are always getting the best prices and terms from suppliers through pro-active negotiation with suppliers * To monitor the market and look for new products and opportunities for the business, liaising with sales teams to potentially launch new products * To manage and develop supplier relationships, ensuring that all suppliers are developed to achieve targeted levels of business. * To liaise closely with the Technical Department to ensure that all new products, ingredients and manufacturers conform to current legal requirements and food safety standards. * To liaise with suppliers to collect accurate and up to date item data for storing in our SAP ERP system * To ensure that all importing documents and certificates comply with relevant curren...