We are looking for a Senior Buyer (Seasonal Category) to join the FMCG Buying Team based at our Customer Support Centre in Walsall.
Reporting to the Head of Trading, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and supplying all products within the seasonal category.
This role is hybrid working - 3 days in the office per week.
As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for:
* Purchasing and supply of all products within the category from conception to the bottom line
* Ensuring products are in line with current and future trends
* Cultivating and nurturing relationships with suppliers to ensure we can offer customers amazing products at an amazing value
* Negotiating costs and delivery timescales in line with company budget and KPI’s
* Visiting factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, exploring new markets in developing countries/economies
* Liaising with Merchandisers on the sourcing of product that meets promotional and seasonal activity
Minimum Requirements:
* At least five years’ experience in buying
* Previous experience of leading, coaching and developing a team
* Previous experience and willingness to travel overseas
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Good numeracy and Excel skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload
We offer:
* Competitive salary
* Potential to earn bonus
* Company car or car allowance
* Personal private medical care cover
* Free on-site car park
* Onsite coffee lounge
* Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store
* Family Friendly Benefits
* Loyal Service Awards
* My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
* Apprenticeships & Career Development
* Life Assurance Cover
* Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
* Holiday Allowance – 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
* Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
* Pension scheme
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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