The Role
A great opportunity for a Buyer to join our busy supply chain team. Working collaboratively with relevant departments across the business this dynamic, fast paced role will ultimately support the Category Buying Manager in the efficient running, management and development of supplier accounts. You will be a proactive team player with strong communication skills and a clear problem solving, can-do attitude. Duties will include coordinating and managing downstream relationships with suppliers in order to create enhanced value in the finish product, maintaining a strong focus on waste reduction and improved quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Inventory management – Consideration of variables such as demand forecast & yields
* Buy or assist in buying products from selected suppliers
* Assist in managing and developing current suppliers
* Efficient and timely management of supplier claims and pack out
* Maintain effective communication with external suppliers managing orders and forecast sales updates
* Focus on waste reduction and improved quality on intake
* Liaise through cross functional teams to ensure correct raw material usage, storage & factory trial/NPD and quality support.
* Engage with the operations team to ensure the stock management plan
* Promote visibility and transparency across the supply chain
* Accurate management of prophet data including purchase orders, prices and charges
* Achieve total unit cost saving versus Budget across the defined product range
* Product Category coordination ensuring 365 day / year supply chain management
* Meet customer service levels expectations
* Provide admin cover for the wider team as required for holidays and rotational weekend cover
Desirable skills and experience
* Comprehensive command of English, both written and spoken
* Strong communication skills
* Confident approach with a ‘can do’ attitude
* Financial understanding of budgets, P&L accounts
* Understanding of factors that affect quality
* Knowledge of stock replenishment and inventory management
* Sense of farming, operational & commercial awareness
* Strong administrative and analytical skills
* Focus on attention to detail, maintaining discipline throughout all tasks
* Spanish Language a distinct advantage
* UK driving licence
Why Work for Barfoots?
* Investors In People Silver Award status.
* Company pension scheme
* 24/7 Online GP access
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Benefits Platform
* Development opportunities
* Discounted leisure membership
* Discounted vegetable box scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
* Rapidly growing company
* Committed to Sustainability
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