Quest Search and Selection are partnering with one of the leading specialist food brands in the UK and Europe. The business is looking for a Buyer - FMCG to take care of a portfolio of finished product categories and will take on an important role to drive the growth and profitability of the category.
As a Buyer - FMCG your main duties will include:
* Developing and executing buying strategies for product portfolio.
* Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring suppliers can support business growth.
* Negotiating prices and productivity plans
* Compliance check for new suppliers, making sure with all necessary reports and documentation are in place.
* Handling exclusivity agreements, tenders, and contracts.
* Maintaining timely communication with all stakeholders to ensure clarity in decision-making and follow-up
* Staying informed on category trends, market dynamics, product innovations, and competitor activities.
* Date savvy - you will be managing pricing and promotions including sheets, GPCs, and supplier master data
To be considered for this Buyer - FMCG, you must have:
1. Ideally having 2-3 + years of experience in retail food or FMCG
2. Have operated at a Buyer, Category Buyer/Manager, Junior Buyer or Trading Manager level. We would consider someone looking for a step up, as the business has great learning & development opportunities for an upward trajectory in your ca...