Wholesale Food Buyer Remote
Job description
Premier Wholesale is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Wholesale Food Buyer - Fresh Food to join our team. This role is working remotely and from time to time meeting the company stakeholders as well as the suppliers.
About the role
You will liaise between internal and external stakeholders to ensure the consistently high quality of our products in our stores and wholesale operation. You will define and own a range at the heart of our overall food retail strategy.
About you
The successful applicant will be part of a team of 3 buyers and will be responsible for the commercial performance of several of our fresh food categories across our Retail, Hospitality, Cash & Carries, and wholesale operations. You will possess in-depth knowledge of the fresh supply chain and be abreast of current market trends. Experience within an organic system would be an advantage. You will be sourcing Food related products from Europe and across the globe. You will combine great commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial spirit and practical nature as well as the ability to manage a challenging supply base. You will be a food lover at heart with excellent relationship management skills. You will be comfortable analysing and interpreting raw data. This is a busy role within a high-performing business-critical team. You must be up for the challenge!
Main responsibilities.
· To deliver budgeted sales, waste, and margin across the fresh food category.
· To negotiate the best prices and source quality products from Europe and across the Globe.
· To own and manage yield and fulfilment through the business working closely with Wholesale and Kitchens teams.
· Building & maintaining strong relationships with large suppliers
· Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
· Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
· To manage accreditation quality, service, and cost across major suppliers through a structured approach to supply relationship management with clear KPI's, terms of business and continuous review.
· To own cost and retail prices across the categories ensuring system accuracy and ensuring any changes are communicated to the business in a timely manner.
· To work with all stakeholders to deliver against agreed targets (range, ordering, availability, standards).
· To work closely with Wholesale Manager to maximize category performance.
· To define, own and deliver a range that reflects the Food retail strategy and embraces quality, innovation, sustainability, and seasonality and is brought to life across relevant sales channels.
· To be at the forefront of market trends and innovation within the category.
Required Skills and Experience
· Previous experience buying Wholesale Meat, Sea Food, Dairy and Confectionary products, Fruits & Veg experience.
· Knowledge of procurement and stock control systems and procedures
· Well organised, attention to detail and an analytical mind
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
· Food product knowledge.
· Good understanding of Microsoft Office packages
· Polish, Spanish, French, and Dutch Languages are desirable.
Our Benefits
· 33 days paid holiday, inclusive of public holidays.
· Monthly Sales Commission starting from 10% to 30%
· Training and development to advance your career.
· Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus up to £750.
· 2x Company parties per year.
· Subsidised private medical insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Salary: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Gym membership
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 12/08/2023
Reference ID: WFB-RRBY23
Expected start date: 21/08/2023
