Buyer FMCG

Potential Recruitment; Darwen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale and retail company in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms, ensuring optimal stock availability and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in supplier management within FMCG or retail environments. The role offers a competitive salary, discounts on products, and other benefits like an on-site gym and healthcare cash back plan. If you are data and product-driven, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on retail and high street

Cashback Healthcare Plan

On-site gym

22 days holiday, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a buying function (FMCG, retail, or distribution).
• Proven track record of supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Analytical and confident with Excel, KPIs, and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationships and negotiate commercial terms.
• Own forecasting, ordering, and availability across core ranges.
• Monitor supplier performance and stock through KPIs.

Skills

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation

Stock control

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer who is ready for a new and exciting role?

Do you love product?

Are you experienced at working in a regulated industry?

Do you have experience of buying from China?

Do you want to be part of a well-established, fast growing wholesale and retail company?

If the answers are yes

then

YOU

are the person we are looking for.

You will lead supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance. The role covers strategic sourcing with hands-on stock management, ensuring the business stays competitive and supports an exceptional customer experience.

So, it is real fast moving consumer goods!

What Your Role will Cover :

Supplier Management & Commercial Negotiation

Act as a credible representative of the business with suppliers and partners.

Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, early product access, and priority fulfilment.

Lead quarterly reviews covering supplier performance, innovation, and future opportunities.

Negotiate favorable commercial terms including pricing, rebates, and promotional support.

Challenge underperformance on service levels, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

Stock Management & Availability

Own forecasting, ordering, and availability across core ranges.

Maintain high stock availability (typically >

97%) through proactive planning.

Manage the launch and supply chain integration of new products.

Monitor aged or slow-moving stock and put in place clearance, returns, or supplier-funded reduction plans.

Data & Performance Management

Monitor supplier dashboards up to date on stock, margin, availability, sales, and product trends.

Track performance through clear KPIs such as On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery, availability %, and stock ageing.

Present business cases internally to support key commercial decisions.

Compliance & Regulation

Stay informed on industry and product regulations

Ensure supplier and product documentation (HMRC, CE, compliance certificates) is accurate and complete.

What Will You Bring to the Role?

Strong experience in a buying function (FMCG, retail, or distribution), with a proven track record of supplier management and commercial negotiation.

Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective supplier relationships.

Analytical and confident with Excel, KPIs, and dashboards.

Skilled in forecasting and stock control.

Strong communication and influencing ability.

CIPS or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential).

Experience managing or mentoring others is an advantage, though not required.

Whats On Offer

Competitive salary.

A key role in the Buying Team

you will be valued

Discounts on retail and high street.

Cashback Healthcare Plan.

Discounts on products.

22 days holiday, increasing with service.

On-site gym

THE NEXT STEPS!

So, if you are a Buyer that is Product, Stock and Data Driven I want to learn more about you.

Please send me your CV

thanks Lindsay

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