Purchaser for Fresh Produce (m/f/d)
Iventa Austria • published 53 days ago
- Wien
Are you an entrepreneurially minded buyer with a true passion for high-quality food? Our client is a traditional Viennese delicatessen with a long-standing reputation for top quality, enjoyment, and global culinary excellence. As part of a structured succession plan, we are seeking a seasoned professional to handle purchasing in the fresh produce sector.
Responsibilities
- You will independently manage the procurement of fresh product categories (cheese, meat, fish, charcuterie, dairy) as well as selected seasonal and packaged goods
- Building and maintaining a European supplier network will be your responsibility
- You will conduct price and terms negotiations (discounts, bonuses, promotional allowances) on your own initiative
- You will monitor market and commodity trends, assess price competitiveness, and develop well-founded business cases
- In close coordination with other departments and marketing, you will identify trends early and incorporate them into the product range
- You will actively contribute to product selection at events
Qualifications
- Proven experience in purchasing fresh or gourmet food products
- Strong product expertise and a genuine affinity for culinary arts
- Commercial and entrepreneurial acumen, along with a keen sense for pricing and market fluctuations
- Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Curiosity, self-motivation, and an open-minded approach to innovation
What We Offer
- A key leadership role with significant creative freedom and opportunities for professional growth
- A stable, tradition-rich environment with long-term prospects
- Attractive benefits: employee discount, subsidized lunch, and more
- Annual gross salary of EUR 63,000 (full-time basis) – depending on qualifications and experience, higher compensation is possible
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