Buyer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Parna Full time

**FMCG Multi-Category Manager / Buyer**

Our client is one of the UK’s largest distributor/Suppliers to convenience retailers, based in the heart of Birmingham in a brand-new office minutes from transport links.

As a dynamic and innovative business dedicated to delivering exceptional results, they are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and taking on exciting new products & services that make a real impact to Retailers. They believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity, accountability and growth.

Working with some of the world’s leading brands and categories of fast moving goods and services such as American Candy, Duracell, Rizla/Raw, Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Crystal & a number of value-add services suitable for retailers, they supply 13,000+ convenience stores as well as major national retailers & wholesalers such as Morrison’s, Co-op, SPAR, Booker, Dhamecha, Parfetts and more.

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as a FMCG Multi-Category Manager? We are in search of an outgoing and dynamic individual to join our clients team and play a pivotal role in nurturing and strengthening the range & diversity of products on offer, outside of Vape, on their market leading mobile shopping platform for retailers. As a FMCG Multi Category Manager, you will be seeking new categories/trends, meeting brand owners and suppliers, onboarding new products and managing relationships & supply chain.

**Responsibilities**:

- Understanding and keeping up-to-date with convenience store industry, category & product knowledge
- Sourcing new suppliers, brands and products suitable for being sold in convenience stores.
- On-boarding 100s of new products to the Company, which are then sold to thousands of retailers.
- Managing procurement, margins and pricing for all products sold through the company outside of Vape.

**Requirements**:

- Negotiation: prior experience required as a FMCG manager/Buyer or in a similar role.
- Social: build enduring relationships with our suppliers.
- Relationship Architect: build and maintain robust relationships both internally and externally
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and Organisation: managing 100s of SKUs requires a highly organised individual.
- Business Strategist: commercially astute and accustomed to working with sales figures and targets.
- Leadership Luminary: leadership and team management skills, will become necessary as your department expands.

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Buying (ideally FMCG): 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Birmingham (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RC495


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