Are you an experienced buyer? Can you:
- Manage multiple categories?
- Negotiate best in market pricing?
- Devise a strategy to deliver category growth?
Role Overview:
- Manage a portfolio of ~£20M purchases per annum across multiple categories and suppliers
- Manage a small team to deliver category growth objectives
- Define the category strategy, range, price & promotional strategy for your & your team’s categories
- Sourcing the best deals in the market by leveraging your network
- Agree JBPs, Trading Terms & marketing activities with Manufacturers/Suppliers
- Proactively manage Supplier/rturer payments & payment terms to optimise cash flow
- Proactively manage orders, delivery & transport to optimise profitability
- Develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
- Open new accounts with major suppliers
Skills Required
Essential:
- Experienced Senior Buyer, with multiple category responsibility
- Excellent command of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SUMIF etc)
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem solving mentality
- Excellent numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
- Previous P&L responsibility
- In depth knowledge of FMCG industry & convenience categories e.g. Soft Drinks, Confectionery, Snacks
- Previous experience of buying/selling in a wholesale environment
Desired:
- Degree Educated
- Coaching Skills
- People Management
- Experience working with Microsoft Business Central ERP
- Grey trading experience
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Bonus Package
- Flexibility to work from home 2 days/week
- Staff Discount
- Career Progression & Development
- Fun, friendly working environment
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochdale
