Food Buyer

Babylonstoren has a terrific opportunity for a Food Buyer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will assist in expanding our food product offering; we’re looking for a solution-oriented, resourceful individual with experience in both fresh and long-life foods, supplier management and food procurement.

The ideal candidate must have natural leadership qualities, be able to work in a cross-functional team and take lead on their tasks and responsibilities. The role suits a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can easily adapt to the changing market and organisational requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years’ fresh food retail buying experience
• Previous experience in a procurement management role, with demonstrable results in complex buying within a fresh food manufacturing environment, are essential
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good planning and project management skills
• Strong financial buying and financial management skills, in particular cost make up, cost controlling, profit management and financial reporting capabilities
• Knowledge of logistics / warehousing, delivery systems and procedures, end-to-end supply chain process, and key influencing factors
• Entrepreneurial approach to initiating and co-ordinating innovative, viable product ranges for our customer target
• Strong customer and retail orientation
• Excellent computer skills in all facets of use as buying tool

Responsibilities

Please send your CV and salary expectation to (emailprotected).

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