Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
Competitive
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
We have an exciting new role for a Buyer to join our FMCG Buying Team based at our Support Centre, Speke Liverpool L24.
B&M are a FTSE 100 retailer and food is our largest category; this is a fantastic opportunity to manage a variety of sub-categories, sourcing leading brand products that will appeal to our customers.
Reporting to the Head of Core Grocery, we are looking for a driven Buyer, or a Junior Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready for the next step in their career.
In this role, you will engage and negotiate with B&M suppliers to ensure we have the best range, prices, and promotions in the market. This is a great first/second buying role to help you develop your buying toolkit with one of the fastest-growing retailers in the market.
In this role you will:
* Source and manage the product range from initial concept until completion, both from the UK, Europe, and Far East sources.
* Work with some of the biggest household brand names, to ensure we are first to market on new products and have a strong promotion programme.
* Weekly review sales of new and existing lines, deciding with the Senior Buyer what lines we should keep or take out of the range.
* Build a strong activity plan for the year that maximises key seasonal events.
* Work closely with merchandisers and suppliers to ensure critical path is up to date on key events.
* Plan & prepare with the Senior Buyer ranges for sign off by the Buying Director.
* This Buyer will have buying responsibility for multiple different sub-categories.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience/skills:
* Already an existing Junior Buyer or Buyer who is keen to join a large, FTSE 100 retailer.
* Must have a growth mindset, be willing to learn on the job and enjoy having responsibility and accountability for your P & L.
* FMCG (food) experience/knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
* Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
* Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
* Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once and to work well under pressure.
* Able to utilise data to fully understand customer behaviour and habits and have good Excel skills.
At B&M, our growth is impressive and our commitment to internal succession is something we’re particularly proud of. Once you’re in the business, the prospects are there for you!
We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre along with a subsidised canteen, colleague portal offers plus additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
If you are looking for a new challenge within a busy team and a growing business, apply online today!
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