Buyer
6 months ago
An esteemed FMCG organisation is seeking a permanent Buyer to join their growing team in Rochester.
They are looking for someone who can support the strategic and operational management of packaging/ingredients purchases.
**Role responsibilities of the Buyer include**:
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with current suppliers to ensure efficiency and continued collaboration
- Explore and evaluate potential new suppliers to diversify sourcing options and secure competitive pricing for future products
- Strategically plan, monitor, and adjust inventory levels based on demand forecasts and sales trends
- Create and manage purchase orders for all necessary products, tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
- Conduct thorough market research to identify price trends and key factors influencing the market
- Make informed purchasing decisions to ensure all products are acquired at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the best possible price
**Person Specification of the Buyer**:
- Experience working a similar position within FMCG industry - ideally food/packaging
- Strong negotiation and organisational skills
- Intermediate to advance level using Excel
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Highly driven and looking to progress career
**Salary**
Up to £42k
This role is based fully on site with **no **hybrid working
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, materials planner, materials controller or junior buyer.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £37,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EW4245
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