Description:
BUYER FRESH FOOD
Job Description
We are looking for a Buyer Fresh Food to source, evaluate, negotiate, and buy products. Responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating, calculating costs, and making trading terms with suppliers. You will also be responsible for monitoring fresh food stocks and managing day-to-day procurement activities to ensure stock availability. We expect our buyers to suggest new products, review old ones, and be up to date with market trends. We deem organizational roles as an opportunity for personal development. As our business grows, so will the scope of your role.
Responsibilities:
Direct sourcing of vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, dairy, grocery and packaging material, ensuring that supplies meet quality standards and are competitively priced. Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize value while minimizing costs. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and actively develop new supplier partnerships. Monitor market trends, seasonal availability, and quality standards to make informed purchasing decisions. Interview and visit suppliers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices. Negotiate price and trading terms with suppliers; work out policies with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered and terms of payment. Develop internal operating procedures for procurement. Meet with staff and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods and SLA and determine corrective action. Evaluate and monitor suppliers to ensure they comply with the terms of agreement. Maintain records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories; constantly evaluate cost-saving measures. Monitor inventory levels to make purchase decisions and ensure availability of stock. Analyse the cost of items and set promotional pricing in line with margin targets, market conditions, and seasonal trends. Collaborate closely with inventory and sales teams to forecast demand, manage stock levels, and support merchandising strategies. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with relevant food safety and quality regulations. Oversee the receiving and inspection process to ensure all produce meets quality standards upon delivery. Travelling on a regular basis.
11 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za