Grocery Buyer
North London
salary circa £46,000
I am recruiting for an experienced Buyer / Junior Buyer to join a leading retailer based within their north London office. You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused Grocery product ranges that meet 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
* Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Management team
* Dealing and resolving escalated Grocery supplier queries
* Analyse market trends and competitor activity
* Working with the own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans
Key requirements for the role;
* Proven experience as Buyer / Junior Buyer within a fast paced, FMCG environment preferably Food or FMCG
* 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
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer / Junior Buyer to join a leading retailer so if the role sounds of interest apply today.