Head of Buying and Key account Manager

Ref: BBBH: 525768

Portsmouth

£160,000

• Permanent
• 3 Month Notice

About the candidate

Highly skilled buyer and account manager who would slot into any buisness and scueed. Strong background within the Food Industry buying various meats for a large distrobuters sellers and retail.

 

What makes them great?

This candidate is easy to talk to and very likable and personable. Raised over £10,000 for DreamFlight Charity through the accomplishment of spinning 500 miles in less than 36 hours. Skilled in negotiating contracts in previously unexplored markets, expanding the business's reach. 

Areas of expertise

• Supervised a team to achieve consistent year-on-year cost reductions without compromising service excellence.
• Oversaw £7 million annual raw material procurement and oversaw budgets.
• Secured £6 million in contracts through negotiations with Retail and Food Service clients. Focused on cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Controlled key accounts exceeding £15 million. Led operations and logistics for efficiency 
• Achieved a 20% increase in sales and contributed to the overall growth of the business in the first year.
• Successfully introduced a new product line and provided comprehensive training to a team for effective market launch.
• Directed Road and Airfreight logistics on a day-to-day basis.