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My Foodie Box is a rapidly growing start-up. We have delivered thousands of meal kits to customers across Perth. Our goal is to reinvent the home cooking experience by offering busy people a simple way to create delicious and healthy meals.
If you want to be part of an amazing start-up that promotes work-life balance and health, whilst making a difference every single day, come and join our energetic, passionate and highly motivated team at My Foodie Box.
WHO'S IN THE KITCHEN:
My Foodie Box's Fresh Produce Buyer is responsible for sourcing the freshest, top-quality produce. We are looking for someone who is working in the trade, knows their products and takes pride in their work.
You need to be able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines. We are looking for a master in negotiation with excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
WHAT'S ON THE MENU:
* Buying of fresh produce, meat and dry goods
* Ensure quality of produce and ingredients meet the brand's standards
* Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
* Ensure all goods are stored safely in allocated cool rooms and dry stores
* Actively train and inspire team members about quality of products
* Produce reports and data analysis on a weekly basis
* Manage cost in relation to COGS and warehouse budget
* Issue and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely supply of goods
* Monitor ETA of orders & follow up
* Communicate with all suppliers, ensuring sufficient product supply
* Calculate buying/ selling margins
* Maintain and manage all samples
* Maintain and improve supplier relationships across all product categories through close collaboration and supplier visits
* Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum
* Organise the logistics routes for deliveries to customers
NECESSARY INGREDIENTS:
* 2+ years of experience in fresh produce buying
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Be a self-motivated, professional and energetic individual.
* Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel or Google sheet skills.
* Be adaptable to different situations with a can-do attitude.
* Experience dealing with fresh produce and food suppliers.
* A passion for food and health.
WHAT TYPES OF SHIFTS YOU MAY BE WORKING:
* Weekdays - anywhere between 5AM and 5PM in sets of 8 hour shifts
* Some overtime may be required
THE PERKS:
* Free food in the office
* A team of enthusiastic people to work with
* An opportunity to grow as the company grows
* An open mind for new ideas and methodologies
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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