Buyer - Fresh Produce

An excellent opportunity to join a Fresh Produce company in Kent has arisen for an experienced Buyer with Fresh Produce experience. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders the successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills at multiple levels of an organisation. Must have exceptional experience and who thrives on developing close grower relationships and can execute business plans, meeting service, quality and financial targets.

Besides excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, our client is looking for someone who has a proactive approach to balance business and customer needs with the ability to form strong relationships with suppliers and maintain good and regular contact. The role will suit a confident, reliable, accurate, self motivated, inquisitive, can manage priorities well and are keen to be largely self managed.

You can hold others accountable whilst maintaining positive relationships, exhibiting positive behaviours and professionalism at all times. Ability to demonstrate working with a high degree of accuracy with numbers and good Excel knowledge is essential.

Spanish speaking would be an advantage but not essential. This role has the opportunity to travel overseas when required and you will be expected to represent the company at Trade Shows and Events. Perfect Buyer would have:
Proven experience of working as a Buyer, within the Fresh Produce Industry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to plan strategically with excellent negotiation skills Able to carry out detailed analysis and present recommendations Driven individual looking to innovate, effect and respond to change Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes including Excel, Power Point, MS Word Working knowledge of SAP will be beneficial Willingness to travel abroad Spanish skills an advantage.

Excellent opportunity for the right candidate.