Buyer

Sterling Supergroup Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-operative food service company in Maldon seeks an experienced Buyer to join the Head Office Commercial team. The role involves supplier management, product sourcing, sales analysis, and marketing coordination. The ideal candidate should have 4 years of foodservice experience and excellent organizational skills. This full-time, permanent position requires on-site attendance and offers opportunities for business development. Interested candidates should email their CV.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a buyer role.
• Knowledge and experience of foodservice essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Office Programs, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Meet and vet new suppliers, negotiate terms, and monitor performance.
• Source new products that align with brand and market needs.
• Manage various promotions to enhance product visibility.
• Update pricing information every week.
• Analyse past sales data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Attend monthly buying meetings for own label contracts.
• Develop and manage Sterling's branded products.
• Conduct sample testing to ensure product quality.
• Coordinate marketing and advertising efforts.
• Visit members and suppliers to strengthen relationships.
• Produce a weekly newsletter for stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Management

Sales Analysis

Organizational Skills

Marketing Coordination

Product Sourcing

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Office Programs

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our Head Office Commercial team as a Buyer. This role involves a blend of sales analysis, supplier management, marketing coordination, and product development to drive our business forward.

Sterling Supergroup Ltd, based in Maldon, Essex is a not-for-profit true members co-operative supporting 33 wholesale foodservice businesses throughout the UK and Ireland, all or our members are family-owned and operated.

Duties

• Supplier Management:Meet and vet new suppliers, negotiate terms, and monitor performance with key suppliers.
• Product Sourcing:Source new products that align with our brand and market needs.
• Promotion Management:Manage various promotions to enhance product visibility and sales.
• Pricing Updates:Update pricing information every week.
• Sales Analysis:Analyse past sales data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Buying Meetings:Attend monthly buying meetings to discuss own label contracts
• Own Label Development:Develop, negotiate, and manage Sterling’s Caterers Essentials branded products in liaison with suppliers.
• Quality Control:Conduct sample testing to ensure product quality.
• Marketing Coordination:Coordinate marketing and advertising efforts to boost promotions.
• Business Development:Visit members and suppliers to strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities.
• Newsletter Production:Produce a weekly newsletter to keep stakeholders informed.

Experience

• Proven experience in a buyer role
• Knowledge and experience of foodservice essential
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Office Programs, particularly Excel

Travel will be required monthly.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, On-site

Education: GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience: Food service: 4 years (required)

Please email your CV to [e-mail]

For more information, please call 01621 856300