Senior Buyer Required** to join a leading UK Wholesaler to aid with large scale company growth. Our client turns over in excess of £50m per year and are looking to expand further for 2024 at their site based in Rochdale.
The company specialise specifically within the Retail and FMCG sector, working with numerous blue-chip clients and customers across the UK to bring products that range from snacks, household goods and toiletries to groceries, pet care and alcohol.
Senior Buyer Position Overview
Manage a portfolio of circa £10M purchases per annum across multiple categories and suppliers
Manage a small team to deliver category growth objectives
Define the category strategy, range, price & promotional strategy for your & your team's categories
Sourcing the best deals in the market by leveraging your network
Agree JBPs, Trading Terms & marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers
Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & payment terms to optimise cash flow
Management of orders, delivery & transport to optimise profitability
Develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
Open up new accounts with major BWS suppliers
Senior Buyer Position Requirements
Experience with multiple category responsibility including residuals / clearance
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF etc.)
Previous experience with P&L
Strong understanding of the FMCG sector and traditional BWS categories
Previous experi...