Buyer Fresh Produce

6 days ago

Rocklea, Australia Metcash Full time

Do you love early starts and are passionate about fresh produce? We have a great opportunity to join the Fresh buying team as a Buyer - Fresh Produce based at Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

As part of the buying team, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing state-based purchasing for defined categories and banner groups, delivering a program which realizes sales, profit and marketing income objectives.

A core part of the role will see you build strong relationships with retailers and suppliers, establishing a viable alternative to competitive offers and sustain loyalty to the retail offer.

**What you’ll do**:
Achievement of budgets in line with strategic plan initiatives

Produce purchasing

Supplier and business partner management.

Ranging / inventory management

Identifying potential supply

Implementation of strategic business plans.

Meeting buyer direct versus market buying percentage

Promotional lock in

Programming of all produce lines with agreed supplier base

Achieve required sales margin as per budget

About You

Produce buying experience 3 years plus

Customer first mind-set

Excellent stakeholder & relationship management skills

Commercial acumen

Proven ability to implement procedures and execute strategies

Sound knowledge of growing and supply trends within the industry

What we can offer you

Great team culture

Ongoing Career Development

An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program, and the opportunity to purchase annual leave to help you recharge and many more corporate benefits

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equaility, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia. For almost 100 years we’ve been proudly supporting local, family-owned businesses - sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor and hardware sectors. And while we may be large, we’ll always be locals at heart.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark

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