European Buyer - Dartford, United Kingdom - Fresh People Ltd

Fresh People Ltd

Verified Company

Dartford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

European Buyer

The Role

Fresh People are currently recruiting for a European European Buyer on behalf of our Client a Food Supplier to the South East & London based Chef Network based at their new prestigious offices soon to be located in Dartford Kent.

Reporting into Purchasing Manager you will provide a vital service to the purchasing and sales team, building supplier relationships with non UK food suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

Responsibility for the procurement of mainly our European products including, Fresh fruit and Vegetables, Dairy and Meat
Forecast long term demand and availability across suppliers including seasonal availability and demand
Implement supply agreements and order process with suppliers outside the UK
Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in ordertoorder materials, goods and supplies
Review inventories and order as required
Review deliveries against the orders
Deal with nonsupplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods
Research potential vendors, for new range opportunities and price comparisons
Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
Track orders and ensure timely delivery
Review quality of purchased products
Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
Ensure close working with purchase ledger and accounts payable
Addressing all price variances/queries
Liaising with the goods in manager on booking in issues
Setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
Communicating with two other sites to ensure goods are accurately booked in
Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries
Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary
Month end reconciliations on the General Ledger
Excellent communication skills, internally and externally, verbal and written
Team ethos with solid team working skills
Self Start who is selfdisciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
French & European Supplier Knowledge and experience
Experience of RTM via Marché d'Intérêt National de Rungis
Experience and Knowledge of European Hauliers
Supplier matrix management for long term pricing and supply analysis
Ability to work to deadlines
Results orientated
Experienced in Excel and Microsoft office packages
Underpinning knowledge of SAP an advantage, however, training will be given.

If this role describes you then reach out and get in touch with us today by forwarding us your CV we look forward to receiving your details

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: