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The Purchasing Manager and Head of Customer Care influence the
purchasing decisions, which once made are passed onto the Operations
Manager who makes further decisions on the feasibility of the production
of the product. A final decision is made in line with Finance Director.
The Purchasing Manager agrees the terms and places the orders.
Ordering frequency is product dependent, from daily to every three months
pending the shelf life and volume used.
The ordering process is via email.
Shelf life expectations and requirements, preferred case size, and
acceptable containers are all product dependent.
Packaging and labelling requirements are all in line with current legislation.
Distribution providers
Distributors used are Sysco Ireland and BWG Foodservice.
Advice to new suppliers
Email the Purchasing Manager to seek a meeting.
Reliability and Quality Control are both of paramount importance.
As this is a Government contract, competitive pricing is a necessity.
Other information
Credit Terms are 45 days from end of month.
There is room for brands in the operation.
Most products are chilled or ambient, although the Company does have
frozen facilities for incoming product if necessary.
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