Buyer - FMCG
£50k & £7k Car Allowance
St. Albans
I am currently recruiting for a Buyer to join an established convenience retailer based within their St Albans office function.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product range 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
* Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes
* Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market
* Forecasting and stock control
* Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Management team
* Analyse market trends and competitor activity
Key requirements for the role;
* Proven experience as Buyer within a fast paced, FMCG environment preferably Food
* 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
If you think you have the right experience and are looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch and apply today.