Quest Search & Selection are proudly partnering with this global multi-brand business which has been established for over 100 years and has over 200 stores globally and growing The main purpose of this Category Buyer - Bagged snacks role is to utilise data and have an understanding of brands to create new ranges, appropriate pricing and sales-boosting strategies to deliver profitable ranges and drive year on year growth. The Responsibilities for this Category Buyer - Bagged snacks position:- You will be responsible for selecting and developing profitable new ranges for upcoming seasons This is mainly branded, FMCG buying but there is an element of NPD Holding accountability for P&L of the category, including the revenue, sales, margin and promotional income. This category includes all bagged, snacking ranges with confectionary, crisps, protein bites &, kids snacks. Lead and develop innovative range plans around the categories Keep abreast of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity Leading 1 BAA or AB level Using data and upcoming trends you will generate new ideas on how to grow YOY sales, margin to deliver an effective category plans. Managing performance of products within budget. To be successful in this Category Buyer - Bagged snacks position :- 3 Years experience within Buying. You’ll be an experienced Buyer, Junior Buyer who has bought branded product ranges within food /FMCG or another fast-moving category. If you have Food, health & beauty, household, snacking, gifting food, impulse, seasonal, biscuits or confectionary experience this is desirable but not essential Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans to suit the specific markets. A head for figures, as this area is data-driven. Used to highly promotional categories The Benefits of this Category Buyer - Bagged snacks position:- Salary between £45,000 - £51,000 25 days Holidays Pension Bonus potential Car Allowance circa 4k Flexible working (3 days in the office) The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a global retailer and ambitious business, with a market leading brand If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today