The Fruit People is expanding their team and looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team.
Role: Buyer
Location: Tolka Valley Business Park, Dublin 11
Salary: €45,000 per annum
Full time permanent position - Monday to Friday
Career progression opportunities for the right candidate.
Responsible for ensuring that product is sourced and delivered to agreed price, planned quantity, on time and the right quality. You will be a key part of our Supply Team in ensuring the continued success and growth of our product offering.
Key Responsibilities
* Analysing customer buying patterns to forecast future needs, supply reliability and inventory policy to set appropriate stock levels
* Timely procurement of products to ensure that stock level targets are met and customer demand is satisfied.
* Process purchase orders in ERP system with correct PO and pricing details. Place required POs with suppliers in accurate and timely fashion
* Ready to respond proactively to changes in demand, supply disruptions and logistics issues
* Liaise with Suppliers to ensure timely receipt of goods, resolution of pricing discrepancies and claim credit for damaged/missing items.
* Preparation of daily back-order report and updating of all due dates for back-order lines
* Continually assessing product range with key competitors to compare price, quality, and value
* Support deployment of contingency strategies to protect the supply chain.
* Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information on our ERP System
* Management and set up of products in the ERP system.
* Support the setting and monitoring of retail prices on a regular basis to ensure maximisation of profitability and margin on product lines.
* Coordinate and communicate with warehouse and inventory team, management, and logistics team as required.
* Liaise with Customer Service to close any customer related queries.
* Identify and support opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
* Weekly reporting on Core margin, product availability, inventory levels, supplier performance and issues.
Requirements:
* Degree in Supply Chain management, Quality Management, or a similar field preferred.
* 2+ years of experience in Fresh produce Procurement or Quality section preferred.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with any Procurement/ Quality management tools.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
* Attention to detail.
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