Buyer

Buyer£35,000 - £40,000 + Progression + Training + Company BenefitsSittingbourneAre you a Buyer or similar looking to join a tight knit friendly company who supply chilled, frozen and general kitchen supplies to a variety of clients around the South East who can provide a host of company benefits, training and progression into a Procurement Manager position with the opportunity to grow your own team?On offer is the opportunity to join an independent catering supplier who are looking to expand rapidly, they are in the process of doubling their unit space to facilitate more products to increase their capabilities. They are a company that care about their employees and community, they also run a scheme where any extra food is donated to local charities.This role will revolve around the purchasing of raw good for the company including ambient, fresh and frozen foods along with a range of non-food kitchen products. You will be negotiating with suppliers, negotiating the best possible prices, agreeing to terms and working closely with the supply chain team to make sure procurement runs smoothly.This role would suit a Buyer or similar looking to join an independent company taking on a new role for them and eventually starting a procurement team while they provide training from the current Buyer and a host of company benefits including Healthcare.The Role

• Purchase of supplies for the company
• Negotiating prices with suppliers
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team

The Person

• Buyer or similar
• Commutable to Sittingbourne

Reference: BBBH13708aKey Words: Buyer, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Buying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sittingbourne, Rainham, Faversham, Chatham, MaidstoneIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.