Buyer & Procurement Officer (Tier 2 Sponsorship available)

An exciting and challenging role has arisen in our newly open superstore. We are seeking a professional and experienced buy & procurement officer to organise and undertake the buying of Stock and merchandise from manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and other sources for wholesale distribution, resale or for internal use.

The successful applicant must have experience of working within Afro Caribbean Food & Beverage. Having "A Hands On" approach and an outstanding personality is an absolute must for this role.

Responsibilities:

· Attends trade fairs, shows and demonstrations to research new product lines and suppliers, checks catalogues;

· Keep up with market trends and chooses products/services;

· Assess budgetary limitations and customer requirements and decides on quantity, type, range and quality of goods or services to be bought;

· Assess bids from suppliers, finds suppliers and negotiates prices;

· Helps negotiate contract with supplier and specifies details of goods or services required;

· Look at ways to improve supply networks, presents new ideas to senior management team;

· Ensure that delivered items comply with order, monitors quality of incoming goods and returns unsatisfactory or faulty items, monitors performance and makes sure targets are met;

· Work closely with merchandisers who allocate stock and develop sales forecasts;

Maintain records and prepares reports as necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00-£25,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southend-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location