Our client, a gourmet fine food and wines grocers, are looking for a motivated buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for artisan and specialty foods, a keen eye for product quality, and a commitment to fostering relationships with vendors and suppliers. As a buyer, you will be responsible for curating and managing product assortment, ensuring the best selection for our customers. If you are passionate about food and have a keen eye for high-quality products, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
– Supplier & Vendor Relations: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers. Evaluate new vendors, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to ensure optimal results for the store.
– Product Selection and Sourcing: Curate a unique assortment of high-quality, artisan foods and products that align with our store's values. Conduct taste tests and quality assessments to maintain product standards.
– Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness. Implement effective stock management to minimise waste and optimise product turnover.
– Market Research & Trend Analysis: Stay updated on the latest trends in artisan, organic, and sustainable foods. Provide insights to enhance our product selection and improve customer satisfaction.
– Order Processing & Documentation: Preparing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and verifying deliveries for accuracy.
– Customer Engagement and Feedback: Gather feedback from customers and store staff on product satisfaction, preferences, and areas for improvement. Share insights with management to refine product offerings.
– Budgeting and Cost Management: Work within set budgets to achieve cost efficiency while maximising product quality and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, or a related field is required.
– Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an artisan or specialty food environment is required.
– At least 1 year of experience as a buyer in an artisan or specialty food setting.
– Administrative support experience is a plus.
– Experience as a Shop Assistant is beneficial.
– Experience with EPOS System (minimum 1 year).
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
– Flexibility to work varied hours.
Hours of Work: 39 per week Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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