Assistant Buyer (FMCG)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Retail Services organization seeks an Assistant Buyer in Belfast. The role involves evaluating product portfolios and implementing strategies to enhance sales. Candidates should have at least 1 year in buying or category management within the food sector, paired with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Bonuses

Excellent benefits

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a buying or category management role within food retail or wholesale.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation.
• Proven ability to achieve commercial results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the product portfolio using market trends and consumer insights.
• Create and share comprehensive category strategies to maximize sales potential.
• Forecast seasonal supply needs and track product performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Commercial Acumen

Job description

VANRATH is thrilled to be supporting a leading Food Retail Services / FMCG organisation, with a multi-billion-pound turnover, in their search for an Assistant Buyer. This employer is renowned for its strong commitment to staff wellbeing and is regarded as one of the top places to build a career.

Location: Belfast - Dargan Crescent
Work Style: Hybrid working available
Position Type: Permanent

Compensation:
Competitive salary (negotiable) plus bonus, excellent benefits, perks, and clear pathways for career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously evaluate the product portfolio using category management best practices, leveraging market trends, consumer insights, and supplier innovations.

• Create and share comprehensive category strategies across all teams and clients to ensure alignment and maximise sales potential.

• Plan and implement detailed product range updates and rationalisation according to the company's review schedule.

• Forecast seasonal supply needs to address fluctuations in demand.

• Track and analyse product performance, including sales volume, profitability, and market share, and take corrective actions to meet business objectives.

• Review competitor pricing and supplier costs to maintain a competitive customer offering.

• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements adhering to Northern Ireland policies and guidelines.

• Strategically manage pricing components such as discounts, rebates, promotions, and special offers to position the brand as a quality, value-for-money option.

About you:

• At least 1 year of experience in a buying or category management role within the food retail or wholesale sector.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation.

• Proven ability to achieve commercial results in a fast-paced environment.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position, please apply via the link below or contactJack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence.