Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer - FMCG in North West, England, with a salary of up to £90k. The role involves leading category ownership, managing supplier negotiations, and driving growth through strategic planning. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and experience in FMCG retail, balancing customer needs and profitability. This position offers competitive benefits in a dynamic multichannel retail environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer in FMCG retail.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category ownership for multiple channels.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to optimize cost and trading terms.
• Manage Joint Business Plans with key suppliers.
• Review range to enhance assortment and productivity.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Category management

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Job description

Senior Buyer - FMCG | Salary up to £90k Basic + Competitive Benefits | North West | Retail

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are leading a search for a number of Senior Buyer roles within FMCG (retail). The Senior Buyer, FMCG is responsible for owning the commercial performance and strategic direction of assigned categories across a multichannel retail environment

In the position of Senior Buyer - FMCG, you will lead a team to balance customer needs, margin delivery and long-term supplier value to deliver against annual and longer-term business objectives

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Buyer, FMCG will lead end-to-end category ownership, delivering sales, margin, availability and stock targets across store, online and other customer channels

• Own and lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive cost prices, improved trading terms, funding support and exclusive opportunities

• Develop, agree and manage Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with key strategic suppliers, ensuring shared objectives and measurable outcomes are delivered

• Conduct regular range reviews, using sales data, customer insight and market trends to optimise assortment, improve productivity and unlock growth

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) and range refresh activity, from commercial assessment through to launch and post-launch perform…