Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time
Buyer - Chilled Snacking

Central London - Hybrid Working

£43,000 + Bonus & Benefits including Car Allowance

Rise Resourcing is currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join an established retailer in their London head office function (Hybrid Working available).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets, ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames.
  • Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Sourcing suppliers and negotiating best cost prices to improve margins.
  • Ensure selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
  • Present product range and trend information to the Senior Management team.
  • Monitor and review competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
  • Manage your category budget.
  • Analyse sales figures to plan successful future lines.
Requirements:
  • Proven previous experience as a Buyer within a retail environment is essential (preferably a chilled food category / however would consider a background from FMCG).
  • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
  • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced, ever-changing seasonal retail market.
  • Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
  • Strong IT skills including MS Office.

If you have the right experience as a Buyer and are looking to develop your career within an established well-loved High Street retailer who can offer a fantastic remuneration with strong benefits, then get in touch and apply today.



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