Purchasing Assistant / Officer - Immediate Start

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is looking for an Assistant Trading Manager in Belfast to optimize product ranges and enhance sales performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in food retail and data analysis, contributing to the company's success. This hybrid role offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Bonus

Additional Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience managing categories in food retail.
• Proven success in delivering commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Review product ranges and apply category management principles.
• Develop category management plans and seasonal supply plans.
• Analyze competitor pricing and negotiate purchase prices.

Skills

Data analysis

Category management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Trading Manager to join a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (a company with a multi-billion turnover).

This company values its staff highly and is considered one of the best places to work.

This role is based in Belfast - Dargan Crescent - Hybrid working - Permanent.

Salary

Negotiable + Bonus + Additional Benefits, Perks, and Progression Opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. Review product ranges regularly, applying best practice category management principles, market and consumer research, and input from marketing, sales, and suppliers.
2. Develop and communicate category management plans to all departments and customers, ensuring understanding, buy-in, and implementation to optimize sales and profitability.
3. Create detailed range rationalization and refreshment plans aligned with review processes and calendars.
4. Develop seasonal supply plans to meet demand fluctuations.
5. Monitor product performance in volume, margin, and market share, taking corrective actions as needed.
6. Analyze competitor pricing and supplier costs to keep customer offers competitive.
7. Negotiate purchase prices and supply terms within company policies.
8. Balance costs, discounts, bonuses, rebates, and promotional activities to position the brand as a quality, value-for-money offer.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. At least 1 year of experience managing categories or product portfolios in food retail/wholesale or similar industries.
2. Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
3. Proven success in delivering commercial results in a fast-paced environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack Groves at Vanrath in strict confidence.