Job Details

COMMODITY BUYER

Hours - Monday - Friday 40 hours per week inclusive of a 1 hour unpaid break
Salary - £30,000 per annum
 

A bit about BAKO Group....!

BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom. BAKO Ltd forms an integral part of the BAKO Group Ltd with revenues of £150m and 300 employees. The Group is the largest bakery goods wholesaler in the UK with National coverage serviced via its depots in Preston, Wimbledon and Durham.

Launched over 50 years ago, BAKO offers the food industry an outstanding combination of competitive prices plus the exceptional customer service only a local company can provide. Today our customers enjoy the combined purchasing power, logistics and resources of one of the largest nationwide distributors to the food industry. From large pallet deliveries to products for the small & home baker, BAKO caters to all size of customer.

Our multi-temperature distribution fleet allows us to deliver a wide variety of ambient, chilled and frozen products from the same vehicles. We serve an ever-expanding customer base within the food industry which ranges from traditional organisations through to new companies catering for the latest convenience markets.

Purpose of Job

Utilising key purchasing and negotiation techniques, help manage a portfolio of commodity categories, driving profitable growth for the organisation. Including negotiation, and data analysis/reporting.

Job Description

• To support the implementation and delivery of a product strategy for a portfolio of products across specific commodity areas.
• Negotiate cost and terms with portfolio of suppliers.
• Ensure a robost and resilient supply chain of technically-compliant materials.
• Proactively develop and maintain appropriate relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Collect and maintain data and information to support strategic supplier management and maximise opportunities across the commodity categories.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance.
• Analyse commodity performance and produce associated reports on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with the Regional Sales teams on new product information and commodity market movements.
• To assist with customer quotation requests.
• To collate and manage contract balances and prices with the Trading Co-ordinator
• Liaise with other departments to ensure operational efficiency (Marketing, Technical and Finance).
• You may also be required to undertake other duties which are deemed to be within the business needs.

Main Duties

• To support the implementation and delivery of a product strategy for a portfolio of products across specific commodity areas.
• Negotiate cost and terms with portfolio of suppliers.
• Ensure a robost and resilient supply chain of technically-compliant materials.
• Proactively develop and maintain appropriate relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Collect and maintain data and information to support strategic supplier management and maximise opportunities across the commodity categories.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance.
• Analyse commodity performance and produce associated reports on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with the Regional Sales teams on new product information and commodity market movements.
• To assist with customer quotation requests.
• To collate and manage contract balances and prices with the Trading Co-ordinator
• Liaise with other departments to ensure operational efficiency (Marketing, Technical and Finance).
• You may also be required to undertake other duties which are deemed to be within the business needs.

Job Requirements

Essentials

• Sound Excel skills
• Excellent written & verbal commuication
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• At least 18 months of experience in a relevant field
• Strong numeracy skills

Desirable

• Experience in a procurement role
• Experience in the bakery industry
• Undergraduate Degree
• Valid UK driving Licence

What We Offer

• KPI Bonus Scheme
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

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