Senior Buyer

Job description

Senior Buyer - FMCG

Warrington

up to £52,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a leading specialist retailer in a great role managing an important product category. The business is performing well ahead of the market and is going through a period of investment so is an ideal time to join. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office

You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth in the categories

• Building & maintaining strong relationships with large FMCG suppliers
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines
• Review levels of own brand stock & ensure adequate levels are available and minimise risk
• Liaise with the distribution centres to optimise stock-holds
• Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Management team
• Dealing and resolving escalated supplier queries
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Working with own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans

Key requirements for the role

• Proven experience as Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast paced, FMCG environment
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing FMCG market
• Good level of education, degree is preferable
• 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

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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