Trainee National Buyer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia PFD Food Services Full time

**Based in National Office, Knoxfield**:

- **Amazing o**pportunity **to** learn**:

- **Chance to learn our products alongside a supportive team**

PFD Food Services is a 100% Australian owned food service network, with 70 strategically located distribution centres around Australia. We deliver an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood together frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions to the food service industry.

Since 1943, we have been distributor of choice for cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs, schools and any foodservice business that demands a wide range of products delivered with outstanding customer service. We’ve always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success. In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

**Purpose of role**

The overall purpose of this role is to execute the National Merchandise strategic activity within determined product categories and provide direction to the key personnel within the business. This role will introduce the employee to the functionality of a National Buyer’s role with the aim through experience to manage a larger portfolio in the future.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Manage a small portfolio of National suppliers and perform the following tasks
- Negotiate supplier terms
- Negotiate promotional program participation
- Manage new line requests and range reviews
- Review cost changes
- Review income reports
- Identify product segment gaps within major FS customers
- Assist with monthly promotional brochure creation
- Manage the rollout of Own Brand commodity products
- Assist with National income analysis and preferred supplier listings by category
- Understand all facets of the Merchandise Team roles
- Attend supplier meetings as required with each of the National Buyers
- Other duties as requested by Group Merchandise Manager

**Knowledge, skills and qualities**
- Great attention to detail
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Experience in a purchasing environment would be advantageous
- Experience in effective decision making and problem solving with analytical skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Openness and ability to learn
- Advanced computer skills

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.
- Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers._

**PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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