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Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Needed - Assistant Buyer

Teemz Ltd
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Food & Nutrition Science Graduate - Assistant Buyer position is available in Newcastle upon Tyne with a salary of up to £28,000 plus benefits.
  • The role involves assisting the Buying team to ensure timely availability of ingredients and blends, as well as monitoring inventory levels.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in Food Science or a related field, and a passion for flavors and ingredients is essential.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting product purchasing, conducting tastings, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to industry standards.
  • The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Food & Nutrition Science Graduate Needed - Assistant Buyer, Up to £28,000 + Benefits, Newcastle upon Tyne, Fantastic Food Company with great culture.

Overview of the Food & Nutrition Science Graduate - Assistant Buyer:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Buying team to help ensure that ingredients and blends are available on time, in full and to specification.

Duties:

Provide support in monitoring and reporting on inventory levels and maintain accurate records

Support the purchasing of products to the required quality and specification standards (Help to construct meaningful feedback and help to drive continuous improvements).

Assist with the creation of blends for Manufacturing, ensuring quality, consistency and adherence to specifications

Promote brand integrity, product quality and authenticity, as well as strict adherence to product specifications

Accurately maintain all relevant records and documentation, producing requested reports

Help to conduct tastings and other organoleptic & physical property assessments

Collaborate other teams to ensure all materials and products meet the required standards

Assist with tasks required for innovation and development of new products

Adhere to all company policies, procedures and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards

Work with Sourcing Assurance team to help set specifications

Ideal Background:

  • We are looking for an individual with a passion for flavours, ingredients and creativity
  • Excellent communication (both verbal & written)
  • A graduate with a degree in Food Science, Food Science etc would be highly desirable
  • Accuracy and a strong attention to detail
  • Organised, with a problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.