Due to continued growth, a leading UK Food retailer is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their impulse team. You will be responsible for a key category, Soft Drinks, working with major FMCG brands. This role is based within their Midlands head office and is full-time office-based.
You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused Food product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the categories.
Responsibilities:
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with both large FMCG suppliers and smaller independent suppliers.
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
* Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
* Reviewing levels of own brand stock & ensuring adequate levels are available while minimising risk.
* Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Management team.
* Dealing with and resolving problems/queries relating to damaged or out-of-date products.
* Analysing market trends and competitor activity.
Key Requirements:
* Must have experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment, preferably within Food.
* Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
* Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced, ever-changing FMCG market.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
* Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects.
* Excellent understanding of all MS Office products including advanced Excel.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a leading retailer with an excellent reputation & benefits. If the role sounds of interest, please apply today.
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