Join our team....
We are seeking an experienced, diligent and proactive buyer to join our team working for a successful company based south of Norwich. Your new role will play a vital part in our growth plans and will help ensure the continued success of the business.
Benefits
-Casual dress
-Company pension
-Free parking
-Life insurance
-On-site parking
-Work from home
About the company;
Lakeside Food Group was established in 1989 and is situated in the beautiful grounds of Ketteringham Hall. We are a significant player in the food distribution market with a reputation for quality, innovation and integrity with a strong team based and working across the UK, EU and Asia.
Lakeside is passionate about what it does and appreciates the value of a happy and motivated workforce. We are looking for those who can align with:
· Being customer focused
· Being committed to Quality
· Being driven and innovative
· Being environmentally responsible
· Being empowered
· Being ethical and transparent
If you are interested in working for a company committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
We offer successful candidates a supportive working environment, hybrid working at least 2 days in the office per week, free parking onsite, competitive salary and bonuses (depending on the success of the company).
Due to the nature of our business and the importance of team work, you must be able to travel to the office as this is not a fully remote role.
Key Duties;
· Supporting the buying team with all buying-related activities
· Stock control management
· Collating and reviewing technical information
· Pricing and cost management
· Import/export compliance
· Raising and managing financial documentation
· Reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
· Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
· Working with new product developments sourcing new items
· Working with supply chain to investigate and resolve any issues related to material rejections or delivery problems
· Provide support for the ERP system
· Occasional travel to suppliers in the UK and EU
We are looking for someone who;
-Has 2-3 years’ experience in a purchasing role
-Highly organised and extremely attentive to detail
-Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial and commercial awareness
-Excellent negotiation and communication skills
-Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
-Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritises effectively
To apply; Please send your CV to the HR Manager via email to hhart@lakesidefoods.co.uk, or for more information please visit- https://shorturl.at/eJUsw
