Buyer – Wholesale

Description

Buyer – Willenhall, WV13 3LH

We're a food wholesale cash and carry based at Middleton Business Park in Willenhall, supplying fish and chip shops, pubs, cafes and caterers across the region.

With over 60 years in the trade, we've built our reputation on quality, reliability and personal service.

This is a hands–on role at the commercial heart of the business if you're a desk bound buyer who processes orders, this probably isn't for you. If you're someone who enjoys the cut and thrust of trading, getting a better price, and keeping a tight operation running smoothly, we'd like to hear from you.

The rewards:

40,000 per year basic salaryMonday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm20 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysLong term career progression and the opportunity to genuinely make the role your ownStable, established business with over 60 years of trading historyFriendly, fast–paced team environmentThe role of Buyer:

Own the purchasing function – keeping over 1,000 product lines stocked, priced right and movingMonitor stock levels and reorder points, acting fast to prevent gaps before they become problemsNegotiate hard on pricing and terms with existing suppliers – and go looking for better onesIdentify and bring on new suppliers to sharpen the supply chain and protect marginWork closely with the warehouse and sales teams to stay ahead of demandMaintain accurate records using the stock control systemThe ideal Buyer:

A natural trader – you think commercially, you negotiate confidently, and you know a good deal when you see oneBackground in buying, purchasing, procurement or trading in a fast–moving product environmentComfortable with pace and volume, this isn't a slow–burn corporate roleSharp on stock – you understand the cost of being out of something and act accordinglyCompetent with stock controlStrong communicator who builds genuine relationships with suppliers rather than just processing paperworkSelf–sufficient and accountable, you manage your own workload and don't need hand–holding

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