Food Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa Babylonstoren Full time
Babylonstoren Food Buyer Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Food Buyer to expand our food product offering and drive category profit targets in line with our brand values.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and implement a category strategy to deliver targets and grow our customer base
  • Identify and interpret lifestyle, industry, retail, and food trends to inform our category strategy and annual operating plan
  • Collaborate with product development and food technology teams to source, produce, and buy food products that support our food strategy
  • Manage end-to-end commercial activities related to food product procurement, including supplier management and risk assessment
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimize supply and profitability
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and supplier agreements for retail and legal correctness
  • Drive category profit targets and manage buying stock and losses in line with targets and category strategy
Requirements
  • A relevant commercial degree or diploma
  • Minimum 5-8 years' fresh food retail buying experience
  • Previous experience in a procurement management role, with demonstrable results in complex buying within a fresh food manufacturing environment
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good planning and project management skills
  • Strong financial buying and financial management skills
  • Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, delivery systems, and procedures
  • Entrepreneurial approach to initiating and coordinating innovative product ranges
  • Strong customer and retail orientation
  • Excellent computer skills in all facets of use as a buying tool

Please submit your CV and salary expectation to [email protected].



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