Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employs the best people for the job; the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Purpose of the Role:
The buyer role is to support the Commercial Category Manager in the management of the day-to-day buying, operations, and profitability of the category.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
1. Undertake packhouse walks daily to check quality, quantities, reasons for rejection, shelf life, waste, etc.
2. Develop sales forecasts for the planning and operations team on a weekly basis.
3. Liaising with operations department on the production plan, stock allocation, and efficiency savings.
4. Stock planning on a weekly/monthly basis.
5. Balance stock daily to ensure availability.
6. Liaising with transport department to organise inbound and outbound transportation.
7. Follow up on claims within category on level agreed with Procurement/Category Manager.
8. Compare actual demand against forecast and procure to manage gaps.
9. Negotiation of the best possible pricing from suppliers.
10. Review profitability of category and report into Head of Procurement in Procurement/Category Manager's absence.
11. Reduce invoice queries and PO issues with Accounts Department.
12. Deliver NPD/innovation through liaising with suppliers to identify new products and opportunities for Sales.
13. Working with Procurement Category Manager, Technical, and Sales counterparts to deliver quality and service level.
14. Negotiation of pricing, specifications, promotions with customers in conjunction with S&M team.
15. Any other duties assigned by your Manager.
16. Spot purchasing from the open market to protect against potential risks to the supply chain.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
1. Delivery service level.
2. Quality service level.
3. Category waste %.
4. Claims successfully attained.
5. Accuracy of PO's.
Key Skills & Knowledge:
1. Ability to work on own initiative on project-based tasks.
2. Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills.
3. Results orientated.
4. Highly numerate and analytical with ability to interpret data.
5. Ability to build relationships and deal with customers and suppliers in a courteous and professional manner.
6. Flexible and resilient.
7. Previous buying experience within fresh produce industry highly desirable.
Education & Qualifications:
1. 3rd level education in Business, Procurement or related discipline.
2. Qualification in CIPS or other similar procurement qualification desirable but not essential.
Additional Relevant Information:
1. This role may involve travel overseas from time to time in order to meet our grower base.
Recruitment Process:
1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt.
2. Phone Screening.
3. 1st Interview.
4. 2nd Interview.
5. Outcome & Feedback.
Inclusion & Diversity Statement:
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected].
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