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We are looking for a Night Buyer to join our Procurement team based at our site in Aylesford. The successful candidate will arrive on site in Aylesford each shift and then travel to Covent Garden Market in a Company vehicle to purchase products to fulfil customer orders. This role plays a vital part in our operations cycle. The purpose of the role is to ensure we consistently offer our customers great availability by accurately and efficiently selecting and purchasing fresh products from market, with a maintained focus on quality and cost.
Job Responsibility:
Selecting and purchasing fresh produce and dairy products in New Covent Garden Market to fulfil customer orders
The quality, quantity and cost of products purchased
Loading vehicles with the use of a Counterbalance FLT
Safe & efficient delivery of products back to site at Aylesford
Working collaboratively with the Procurement Manager on the day to day purchasing of products
Ensuring the accurate quantity of suitable quality product is sourced, at a price consistent with business requirements
Reporting daily to the Procurement Manager and Operations Team regarding any purchasing shortfalls or shelf-life concerns
Use of Counterbalance forklift in the market (unloading and loading of pallets, retrieving orders from market suppliers)
Completing purchasing records accurately, including goods receipt notes, traceability and quality of assessment records
Requirements:
Driving licence is essential for this position
FLT licence is desirable, however full training will be provided
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work on your own initiative
Trustworthy, self-motivated and proactive with a high attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills coupled with confident decision making & prioritisation skills
I.T literate, intermediate MS Office (Word/Excel)
Previous experience in fresh produce is preferred but not necessary