Buyer
North London
Up to £40,000
I am recruiting for a Buyer to join a leading Wholesaler based within their North London office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the categories.
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with large FMCG suppliers
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
* Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
* Review levels of own brand stock & ensure adequate levels are available and minimise risk
* Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Management team
* Dealing and resolving problems/queries relating to damaged or out of date product.
* Analyse market trends and competitor activity
Key requirements for the role.
* Must have experience within a fast paced, FMCG environment
* Must have a degree.
* Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
* Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing FMCG market.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
* Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects.
* Excellent understanding of all MS Office products including advanced Excel
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or a Junior Buyer looking for the next step to join a leading retailer so if the role sounds of interest apply today.