An exciting role has come up working for one of the top Fresh produce companies in the UK We are looking for a Fresh Produce Buyer! We are looking for a experienced Buyer (Ideally from the Fresh produce Industry, otherwise Food Industry! The Buyer will work closely with internal and external stakeholders you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills at multiple levels of the organisation. Besides excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, we are 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 regular contact. Main Purpose of the role Working with the Buying Manager to develop and enhance grower relationships. Planning procurement requirements so that the needs of the customer are met and supplier relationships maintained in the most efficient cost effective way. Execution of the procurement plan, issue of programmes and weekly orders are placed, maintenance of rolling stock position within commercial planner, consignment maintenance, claims process, deputises buying and reporting in absence of Buying Manager. Responsibilities • To keep the sales team updated in respect of stock availability so that a planned approach can be taken to making timely buying decision to gain best prices. • To correctly calculate the base product costs and to ensure these are updated on the cost spreadsheet, so the commercial team have the most up to date