A proactive and commercially focused Buyer with proven expertise in procurement, stock management, and supplier relationship management across the food and IT sectors. Skilled in managing end-to-end purchasing processes, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring stock availability for operational and retail needs. They are a flexible, detail-oriented professional who excels at process improvement, cost efficiency, and high-volume order management, consistently delivering value through strong supplier collaboration and effective inventory control.
Exposure includes:
- Managing purchasing and stock control for multiple product lines, including food ingredients and IT hardware/software, ensuring timely availability to meet production and operational needs.
- Negotiating pricing with suppliers, maintaining cost efficiency while ensuring quality standards.
- Maintaining accurate stock records, updating menu and inventory management systems, and monitoring expiry and out-of-date stock.
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and timely resolution of queries.
- Conducting regular stock takes, reporting on inventory levels, and implementing stock rotation practices to reduce waste.
- Managing orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring supplier invoices are accurate and processed on time.
Software knowledge: Outlook, Sage, Dynamics, Menu / Inventory Management Systems
Notice period: 1 month
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Ref: 86055
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777