Trainee Buyer

Trainee Buyer

Location: Birmingham (B20) , Birmingham View map Salary: From 20,000 to 22,000 per annum Date posted: 24/06/2012 05:03 Job type:Permanent Company: Minor, Weir & Willis Ltd Contact: Sonny Ram Ref: Totaljobs/Trainee Buyer Job ID: 53908910

Trainee Buyer, (Graduate)

Job Type Full time

Location Perry Barr, Birmingham

Essential Skills:

The following would also be an asset:

Degree level or equivalentStrong maths and english skillsAbility to prioritise workload and effectively work to deadlinesComputer literate in MS Excel, Word and PowerpointExcellent communication and negotiation skillsMobile - full driving license and car owner

We are looking for a Trainee Buyer with a strong interest in FMCG to join our dynamic and growing Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your knowledge with a good chance of career progression in a leading UK supplier of fresh produce.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the companys buying and selling policies.

To participate in the implementation of strategic, procedural and practical changes to increase productivity and performance.

To participate fully in the New Product Development process.

To minimise the cost of product supplied to the organisation.

To improve and maintain service level agreements with suppliers and internal departments.

Tenders Assist Senior Category Buyers in preparation of enquiry documents and tender review sheets.

Implementation of procedures and supply agreements.

Negotiation with suppliers.

The Job Profile indicates that the job requirement is for a person who has the drive to achieve and influence customers in a positive way. The job is likely to require that tangible, measurable results are to be obtained despite opposition or resistance to their accomplishment. There may be pressure to meet deadlines in an environment laced with a wide variety of problems and unexpected interruptions. Communication and people skills are also important aspects of the job. The person fulfilling this role should be self-starting, competitive, imaginative, direct, influential, persuasive and self-confident. Independence, mobility, activity, pace and authority are also factors which could be important to this position.

Minor, Weir & Willis Ltd. (MWW) is one of the UKs largest handlers of fresh produce. Established in 1963, and located in Perry Barr, Birmingham at the heart of the UKs road and rail networks, we specialise in the procurement of produce from around the world for sale in the UK and Continental Europe. We source over 100 products from more than 40 countries, and also work closely with British growers to offer local produce when in season.The MWW group also incorporates associate produce companies in the UK, Spain, Holland and Germany.

Our aim is to provide a world-class service in the procurement, supply and distribution of imported fresh produce. MWW, working in partnership with its suppliers and customers, is dedicated to the continuous improvement and development of products and sources to meet the demands of an increasingly sophisticated market.

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