FMCG Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic FMCG Buyer to enhance their product offering at their Head Office in Plymouth. This exciting role involves managing supplier relationships, maximizing sales and profitability, and ensuring product availability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and have a proven track record in FMCG buying. Join a company that values its staff and is committed to making the future extraordinary, with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Pension

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in buying within the FMCG sector is essential.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales, margin, and profitability in a diverse category.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage product strategy.

Skills

FMCG experience

Analytical thinking

Supplier relationship management

Sales and margin maximization

Team player

Job description

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We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies.

The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic FMCG Buyer to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

About the role :

We have an outstanding opportunity for a FMCG Buyer to manage our customer offer. You will work closely with the Head of Buying to enhance The Range’s offering. Developing relationships with new and existing Suppliers whilst ensuring maximum value and efficiency for the business.

Responsibilities

• You will have primary accountability for maximizing sales, margin & profitability in this fast moving and diverse category
• You will lead a team building long term supplier relationships to deliver a successful product offer
• You will have ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the product strategy and ensuring that the business meets with customer needs
• You will monitor & review competitor information to ensure your product offering stays relevant in a changing market
• You will play a lead role in range reviews, supplier negotiations, promotions & pricing
• You will work with your cross-functional team to ensure we deliver great product availability and quality
• You need will need to have experience of buying
• You will need FMCG experience
• Have developed an excellent understanding of the consumer and of the marketplace.
• Have the ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Have developed first rate strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• A true team player underpinned with great interpersonal skills
• Have the ability build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Pension
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.