We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer based in Newport Pagnell for one of our clients on a Full Time Permanent basis.
Summary of the Category Buyer role
Salary: £45-50k
Location: Newport Pagnell
Type of Contract:Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours, 830am - 5pm, hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days from home
Responsibilities of theCategory Buyer
* Manage a portfolio of categories, products & suppliers to maximise profit
* Product sourcing from local and international suppliers
* Monitor market trends analysis to ensure product ranges are competitive
* Cost price negotiation
* Product specification creation and management through the internal QA process
* Supplier relationship management, creating quotes and visiting factories
* Accountable for new product development with factories
Requirements for a successful Category Buyer
1. Knowledge of the Away from Home Market preferred but proven buying experience from overseas is essential
2. Experience of buying packaging (especially in the food industry), cleaning materials, disposables or consumables essential - from overseas
3. Strong negotiation skills and self motivated
4. Understanding ...