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Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Location:  Kent, England



Role: Junior Buyer
Location: Kent
Salary: Circa £30,000

Are you currently working in procurement within the fresh produce industry and looking for a new challenge? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Due to continued growth and expansion, our client, a market leader within the fresh produce industry is looking to strengthen their procurement team by appointing a Junior Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge and expertise within a progressive business.

Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager, this position is responsible for developing good personal working relationships with key suppliers and agents and where agreed expand and develop the supply base to deliver innovation and commercial advantage.

Duties Include:

• Undertake supplier visits as directed and file reports and “next steps” after each visit
• To liaise with customers as required in order to illustrate product knowledge, facilitate visits to the supply base or to communicate the procurement strategy
• Ensure suppliers are contracted and committed to the group through achieving best customer status in the UK & harness those suppliers to invest in our and our customer’s product offer
• Through an excellent understanding of the supply chain continually challenge processes to optimize product quality and facilitate the achievement of company targets

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please get in touch with Camilla Hurley at camilla@hendbrown.com or call 07585669314 for more information.

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