Buyer - Drinks

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Due to continued growth, a leading UK Food retailer is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their impulse team. You will be responsible for a key category, Soft Drinks, working with major FMCG brands. This role is based within their Midlands head office and is full-time office-based.

You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused Food product range that meets both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the categories.

Responsibilities:

• Building & maintaining strong relationships with both large FMCG suppliers and smaller independent suppliers.
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
• Reviewing levels of own brand stock & ensuring adequate levels are available while minimising risk.
• Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Management team.
• Dealing with and resolving problems/queries relating to damaged or out-of-date products.
• Analysing market trends and competitor activity.

Key Requirements:

• Must have experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment, preferably within Food.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced, ever-changing FMCG market.
• 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 an experienced Buyer to join a leading retailer with an excellent reputation & benefits. If the role sounds of interest, please apply today.