Doyouexcelatbuildingstrongsupplierrelationshipsanddeliveringvaluethroughtop-tiercommercialdeals?
Ifso,wehavetheperfectroleforyou!
Arareopportunityhasopenedupwithadynamicandforward thinkingcompany...
You'llcollaboratewithprestigiousnamesinthehospitalitysector,providingspecialistprocurementservicestoawiderangeofhotels,restaurants,contractcaterers,pubs,andleisuregroups.Weofferbusinessconsultancy,advice,technology,andhands onsupporttomaximizeprofitabilityforourclientsbyimprovingproductsourcingandmanagement.
ThisisafantasticopportunityforamotivatedFood&BeverageBuyertojoina great team and manage daily buying activities for clients within the central buying function. This role involves developing strong supplier relationships, understanding market conditions and negotiating contracts within the food and beverage industry.
Location:Thisisafull-time,office-basedroleinMiltonKeynes,withoccasionaltravelthroughouttheUK.
EssentialSkillsandExperience:
- Minimumof2yearsexperienceinPurchasing,preferablyinFoodandBeverage
- Strongnegotiationskillsandabilitytocommunicateatalllevels
- ProficientinMicrosoftExcelandotherWindowsSoftware
- Highnumeracyskillsandanalyticalapproach
- Strongfinancialandcommercialacumenwithattentiontodetail
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
- Teamplayerwiththeabilitytoworkunderpressureandmeettightdeadlines
- Strongorganizationalandprioritizationskills
- Abilitytoinfluenceataseniorlevel
- ExperienceintheHospitalityandOutofHomeeatingmarket
- Experienceinsuppliercontractingandperformancetracking
- KnowledgeofP2Psystems
- Provenabilitytoengageataseniorlevel
- Acompetitivesalaryof£30,000-£35,000p.a.
- 29daysholiday(includingbankholidays),increasingwithservice
- HealthcareScheme
- PensionScheme
- Excellentcareerprogressionopportunities