Buyer Grocery

At Time Wholesale Services we are currently seeking individuals who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in the field of buying. We offer comprehensive training, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a top-tier buyer and negotiator in the industry. We are specifically searching for ambitious, customer-focused, and data-driven individuals who are committed to advancing their careers.

As one of the fastest-growing wholesalers in the FMCG sector in the UK, we take pride in our achievements, including winning six Grocer Golds for our excellence in business, people, and digital advancement. We are dedicated to investing in our employees' growth, and if you aspire to pursue a career in buying, we have a solid track record of success to support your professional development.

To be considered for this role you must have full working status.
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- **Job Title: Supply Chain Executive**

**Location : Rainham (office based)**

The Role

Supplier
- Be responsible for building relationships with supplier account managers in order to negotiate favourable terms in Promotions. Pricing, Ranging, Joint Business Plans and Advertising Income.
- Min. 5 Years Experience in FMCG
- Assure compliance to the “Setting the price” work pack inclusive of the Process, Roles & Responsibilities and Quick Reference Cards.
- Maintenance of all purchase templates - ensuring all templates are updated for effective commercial use and comply with company guidelines.

Customer
- Actively engage with customer’s in-store to gain insight into factors that affect buying success in Price, Promotion and Range.
- Work closely with the marketing department in satisfying the “voice of the customer”.

Operations
- Responsible for the availability of goods in depot and setting the minimum order level in the ERP system that will protect our brand reputation with customers and sales.
- Ensure the stock value in area of responsibility meets stock turn and return on investment requirements.
- Responsible for achieving category sales, meeting margin requirements and stock targets in line with the monthly budget whilst protecting split participation set by the Head Buyer.
- Attend trade fairs, trade communities, conferences and supplier events.

Finance
- Responsible for performance and reporting on the ROI of category department costs and depot space versus gross profit.
- Protect stock loss through expiry or poor administration. Highlight opportunities for cost reduction within trading processes.
- Actively resolve any supplier credits with 30 days of due date.
- Actively seek to increase all suppliers to 45 day payment terms whilst protecting smooth supply of goods.

Key skills, knowledge and attributes

To succeed in this high-profile role you will need energy, pace and communication and presentation skills. A high degree of professionalism, confidence and the ability to influence people is a priority. It is essential you are a natural confident communicator and negotiator and understand what it takes to deliver a quality service to business customers and be capable of creating and satisfying your own sales plans.
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- **Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Procurement