Buyer

Bela Recruitment; Claudy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bela Recruitment is seeking a Purchaser / Buyer for a food and fresh produce business based in Co. Derry / Londonderry, with a starting time of 5am. You will work closely with suppliers to purchase fresh produce, monitor stock levels and forecast demand to ensure products are available at the right time.

Fully trainable for someone eager to learn, the role offers a clear path into a purchasing career and a rewarding, fast-paced work environment in Claudy.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, buying or procurement is preferred.
• Willingness to train for a career in purchasing.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase fresh produce and other required products.
• Monitor and maintain stock and inventory levels.
• Forecast demand and identify future stock needs.
• Monitor seasonal trends and product availability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate and purchase products while maintaining quality.
• Support effective stock control and inventory management.
• Ensure products are available to meet customer needs.

Skills

Purchasing

Buying

Procurement

Stock control

Supply chain

IT skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent thinking

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Purchaser / Buyer

Location: Claudy, Co. Derry / Londonderry

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday – Friday | 5.00am start | Approx. 40 hours per week

*Employer is also open to fully training someone - Keep Reading!*

Bela Recruitment is recruiting a Purchaser / Buyer to join a food and fresh produce business based in Co. Derry / Londonderry.

Ideally my client would love someone with previous - Purchasing, Buying, Procurement, Stock Control or Supply Chain experience, however, they are fully prepared to train someone who has never done this before but eager to learn.

This job has a start time of 5am each day, hence they appreciate it won’t suit everyone, but are keen to find a person who can work with that start time and keen to learn – they will fully train you for a career as their Purchaser.

The 5am start is to give you 1 hr each morning to analyse stock levels/previous sales, plan for buying before the EU markets open at 6am and purchasing starts.

You will play an important part in ensuring the business has the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time.

While starting at 5am, you will be finished most days around 12/1pm, so could suit someone looking to cut down on childcare cost, partner works shifts, enjoy afternoon gym/golf, have your afternoon’s free each day from 1pm!

The Job

Working closely with suppliers and the operations team, you will:

• Purchase fresh produce and other products required by the business.
• Monitor and maintain stock and inventory levels.
• Forecast demand and identify future stock requirements.
• Monitor seasonal trends, product availability and supply.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate and purchase products competitively while maintaining quality standards.
• Support effective stock control and inventory management.
• Help ensure products are available to meet customer and operational requirements.

What We're Looking For

Purchaser or Buyer experience would be an advantage, but if not, then good IT skills and the right attitude can secure you a career move.

• The company is interested in someone who is:
• Highly organised and reliable.
• Good with numbers and attention to detail.
• A confident communicator.
• Comfortable dealing with suppliers.
• Able to work independently and make decisions.
• Commercially aware and interested in getting the best value.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Experience within Purchasing, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, Stock Control, Inventory, Food, FMCG or Fresh Produce would be advantageous, but full training can be provided for someone with the right attitude and transferable skills.

Hours

This is a full-time, permanent job working Monday to Friday, approximately 40 hours per week.

5.00am start – roughly 12/1pm finish daily, so applicants should ensure these working hours suit them before applying.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing local business where you'll have a direct impact on purchasing, stock availability and daily operations.

Would suit an experienced hire or someone looking a career change and can work the hours required.

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