Junior Buyer - Slough - Paying up to 30k + Benefits and Career Progression
My client a well established National distibutor are looking for a Junior Buyer to support the Food category, helping to manage product ranges, liaise with suppliers, and ensure smooth operations across the business.
What you will do as a Junior Buyer:
* Support the buying team by managing new product setups, supplier relationships, and internal queries.
* Monitor and analyze product performance, ensuring slow-moving or delisted stock is managed effectively.
* Work with suppliers, finance, marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure product launches run smoothly and all product data is accurate
* Track commodity price movements and provide insights to help maximize commercial opportunities.
* Assist with price increases, ensuring all documentation is correct for implementation.
* Help maintain category competitiveness, ensuring our product range stands out against key competitors.
Experience of the Junior Buyer:
* Some experience in buying, supply chain, or category management within a foodservice, retail, or wholesale environment.
* A strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyze sales data and market trends.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience managing supplier relationships.
* Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of Mintec or commodity pricing would be an advantage.
Benefits the Junior Buyer would receive:
* This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a full Buyer position.
* Work with a collaborative and supportive team.
* Gain exposure to key business functions, from marketing to supply chain and sales.
* Hybrid working 2-3 Days in the Office
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%)
* Life cover that you can increase.
* A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
* Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
* Free on site parking
* Company events