Do you have a passion for the food industry? Do you want to work for an established supplier of premium products for Fine Dining, Pastry and Hospitality?
Our client is searching for a Buyer & Stock Controller to join their team and would love to hear from you.
About the Company:
Our client is one of the premier, non-manufacturing specialist foodservice companies in the UK.
They supply high quality, chef-inspired ingredients. With over 30 years of experience, the company offers a wide range of products including sauces, dressings, marinades, glazes, and seasonings. Their ingredients are used by chefs in some of the most prestigious restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in the country!
What makes this company so successful is their strong commitment to quality and innovation. They use only the finest ingredients and employ rigorous quality control processes to ensure that every product meets their exacting standards.
They are constantly developing new products and flavor profiles to keep up with the latest culinary trends and meet the evolving needs of their customers.

The Role:
As a Buyer & Stock Controller, you will report to the Head of Procurement and your role will predominantly involve ensuring optimum stock levels, updating computer systems and working with other staff to ensure Food Safety and Hygiene standards are maintained.
Your responsibilities will include: (including but not limited to)

Purchasing Department Stock Control: stock control practices; deadstock removal; monitoring trends for stock availability; internal and external communication regarding inventory; addressing shortages and/or issues

Supplier Management – negotiation with suppliers; maintaining supplier agreements; engaging with suppliers in a manner that supports the ethos of cooperative relationships

Systems & Processes – implement changes for customer requirements; idea generation and promoting change; providing solutions to operational challenges; adhering to QA processes; maintaining data information within the procurement system; ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met; completing your relevant learning and development tasks

New Products – bring forward relevant products and concepts; attend NPD meetings; assist with product launches; source and negotiate product enquiries that are not in the current range

About You:

Knowledge and experience of SAP (B1 preferable) and MRP systems
Literate, numerate and highly competent using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Understanding and experience of stock category management, stock control and shelf-life constraints
Must be a team player, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with a confident telephone manner
Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions precisely and conscientiously with outstanding attention to detail
Self-motivation and tenacity to complete tasks to consistently high standards
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Ideally with recent and relevant food industry experience
Experience of working in a food wholesaling environment is advantageous
Knowledge and understanding of negotiation techniques is advantageous

Company Benefits:

Company events, team socials, and food demonstration days
Granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by HM The Queen
Benefits package
Career development opportunities

You will be given relevant learning and development tasks

Buyer & Stock Controller

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SALARY

£27000 - £33000

LOCATION

Berkshire

CONTRACT TYPE

Graduate job (permanent)

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