Buyer - FMCG

Rise Resourcing; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Retail Buyer to join their North West office. The role involves delivering product ranges that meet team targets while maintaining a strategic focus on growth in the fresh food category. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, sales analysis, and collaboration with the brand development team. This position is ideal for candidates with proven experience in fast-paced retail environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Buying Manager in FMCG.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercially focused product ranges to meet targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Buyer - FMCG

Hybrid (3 days office)

This is an excellent opportunity for a Retail Buyer to join a leading retailer based within their North West office, commutable from the majority of locations in the North West this is a great opportunity to join a growing commercial team.

You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product ranges that meet both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth in the fresh food category.

• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines
• Review levels of own brand stock & ensure adequate levels are available and minimise risk
• Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team
• Dealing and resolving escalated supplier queries
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Working with own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans

Key requirements for the role;

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast paced retail environment - FMCG / Food / Brands.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing 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 this sounds like a good fit for you please apply today

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Retail, Retail, and Wholesale

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