Buyer - Fmcg / Retail

2 weeks ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time

**West Yorkshire**
**£30,000 - £35,000**

Do you have proven experience in Procurement or Buying working within an FMCG or retail environment?

Whether your background is Retail or FMCG manufacturing supplying into retail, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to develop your Procurement skills and take ownership of your own portfolio of products and suppliers.

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**What does the role involve?**
- Buying both raw materials and sourcing finished goods for your assigned category
- Providing procurement support for NPD (New Product Development) projects
- Negotiating prices and commercial terms with suppliers
- Building value-adding supplier relationships with key suppliers
- Delivering cost saving through effective procurement strategies and VA/VE

**Why should I apply?**
- Work for a highly successful FMCG company enjoying continued growth
- Secure an autonomous role in which you can make a real impact to the business
- Take advantage of some great opportunities for professional development, including support for CIPS
- Enjoy highly flexible, hybrid working arrangements to achieve a good work/life balance

**Ideal Skills and Experience**
- Previous Procurement or Buying experience in FMCG or Retail
- Proven track record in Procurement and/or New Product Development (own brand or private label)
- Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation skills
- Great communication and stakeholder engagement to be able to work collaboratively
- Excellent analytical skills, ideally with good working knowledge of Excel
- Drive and ambition to further develop your career in Procurement

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