Junior Buyer

Hungerford | Permanent | £23,000 - £25,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Doves Farm Foods Ltd is a successful, award-winning, family-owned food business, specialising in artisan, organic and free from flours and foods. It operates a portfolio of loved brands including Doves Farm, FREEE and Wessex Mill.
We are looking for a new member of our fast-developing Logistics & Supply Chain Team to join on a permanent full-time basis. This role will work directly for the Procurement Manager. Supporting procurement activities, developing relationships with suppliers and bringing online new suppliers.

This is an ideal role to start a career in procurement. Career development will be actively encouraged with possible category buyer responsibilities being undertaken within 12 months. The candidate will gain experience in several key areas of procurement including packaging, grain buying, commodities buying and purchasing of ingredients.
Working in gluten free and grain you will gain experience in the technical requirements of FMCG businesses.

Main Responsibilities
 •  Provide day to day support to the Procurement Manager across all administrative tasks.
 •  Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
 •  Day to day management of supplier relationships, attendance at supplier review meetings.
 •  Organising grain deliveries and international shipments.
 •  Produce quarterly pricing reports and ensure all data is captured allowing accurate reporting metrics.
 •  Tracking procurement performance against quarterly/annual targets.
 •  Monitor and manage purchasing inbox with analysis of enquiries.
 •  Undertake specific research and investigation as directed.
 •  Field telephone calls as required.
 •  Develop a portfolio of supplier accounts to manage in packaging/ingredients categories with support from the Procurement Manager
Any other tasks related to supporting procurement at Doves Farm Foods.

Education
Desirable -
Degree qualified
Experience
Desirable -
Buying/ supply chain planning experience.

Skills
Highly organised person with exceptional communication and numerical skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes
Ability to work as part of a team
Punctual
Quick and keen to learn.
Proactive approach with ability to problem solve using own initiative.
Desirable -
Interest in food.
Knowledge of grains
WHAT WE OFFER
 •  A pioneering family-owned business with loved brands that make a difference to people and the planet.
 •  Beautiful work location in the Wiltshire countryside
 •  50% staff discount in our web shop
 •  Cycle to Work, Eyecare,
 •  Free tea and coffee, fresh fruit and usually fair amounts of delicious cakes and breads to try
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