Senior Buyer - Pet

Rise Resourcing; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for a talented Senior Buyer / Buying Manager to maximize budgeted targets by developing and implementing an effective range strategy. The ideal candidate will possess experience in buying branded FMCG products and be able to effectively lead a team while maintaining relationships with suppliers. This full-time role encourages entrepreneurial buyers and offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience as a buying branded FMCG.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the range strategy for product purchasing.
• Maximize delivery of sales, margin & stock for category range.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Experience buying branded FMCG

Influencing and negotiating skills

Excellent communication

Numerical ability

Strong IT skills including MS Office

Job description

Base pay range

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Director - Rise Resourcing - Global Consumer Resourcing

Senior Buyer - Pet

I'm seeking a talented Senior Buyer / Buying Manager to join a well-loved UK retailer who have established a strong reputation. The ideal candidate will have experience buying branded FMCG and FE sourced GM products. This is a business that encourages it's buyers to be entrepreneurial and creates opportunities for career development.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the right prices. Reporting into the Head of Buying some of your duties will include.

• Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and proposition.
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges.
• Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
• Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
• Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
• Managing your category budget
• Leading and coaching a team of Buyers and ABs

Key requirements for the role.

• Proven previous experience as a buying branded FMCG and and important general merchandise.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.
• Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.

If this sound like you please apply now to discuss.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Marketing
• Retail

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