Buyer - Drinks in Wembley

Rise Resourcing is looking for an Buyer - Drinks in Wembley

Job description

Buyer - Drinks (Own Label / NPD)

Up to £50,000

North London - 2 days a week hybrid


I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading national retailer within their sourcing team in the central office in North London


You will be responsible for driving the Buying strategy to ensure the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development within the own brand buying department. As a Sourcing Manager some of your duties will include;

  • Take full end to end ownership of the commercial & sourcing strategy for the COGS for own brand categories
  • Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
  • Understand key cost drivers (and impacts) within your category and continuously identify opportunities for improvement
  • Full responsibility of negotiation of cost price increases and ensuring timelines are communicated throughout the process.
  • Continue to work collaboratively with current suppliers on reducing COGS and expand the range opportunities
  • Maintain outstanding levels of supplier service and work seamlessly with internal departments to resolve and issues promptly.
  • Always seeking new suppliers to deliver a stronger commercial offer than current suppliers, or to supply new / alternate products and categories to the business
  • Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines with the own brand team.
  • Working closely with the new product development teams to maintain quality levels within products.
  • Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team
  • Key requirements for the role;

    • Proven previous Buying / Procurement / Sourcing experience within a fast-moving FMCG / Food environment.
    • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
    • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
    • Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.


    If you think you have the right experience and looking for a new opportunity to develop your career with a leading national retailer, then get in touch and apply today

  • Extra information

    Status
    Open
    Education Level
    Secondary School
    Location
    Wembley
    Type of Contract
    Part-time jobs
    Published at
    09-07-2025
    Profession type
    Retail
    Full UK/EU driving license preferred
    No
    Car Preferred
    No
    Must be eligible to work in the EU
    No
    Cover Letter Required
    No
    Languages
    English

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