Buyer - FMCG
2 weeks ago
Quest Search & Selection are looking for a Buyer - FMCG to develop, implement, and review a category plan that leverages scale and supplier efficiency to reduce costs, optimise terms, and improve profitability. In this role you will be negotiating contracts with strong product availability & margins. This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer here you will be part of a large international organisation with a highly influential marketing power with sustainable and progressive financial results. In this position your responsibilities as a Buyer – FMCG include: Manage category negotiations with line manager support. Prepare presentations for sign‑off. Support Assistant Buyer for development and daily tasks. Deliver budget and scheme forecasts. Identify risks and engage stakeholders to manage impact. Develop supplier strategies and secure agreements. Create competitive promo plans and maximise promotional investment. Assess suppliers, manage relationships, and resolve issues. Identify seasonal product opportunities and manage exit/clearance. Stay informed on product/market changes and implement mitigation plans. To be successful in this Buyer – FMCG position you must have: Ideally having 2‑3 years' + successful retail buying background Ideally you have experience within food, drink FMCG, health & beauty, however other backgrounds will be considered etc That you have established negotiation experience within a recognised brand Experience analysing and interpreting data Experience prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders Proficient in Excel; competent in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word The benefits on this Buyer – FMCG position include: 10% Bonus Hybrid working (2 days WIO) Private healthcare 25 days holiday Free Gym Strong pension contribution Learning &Development opportunities If you feel that this opportunity sounds like you and you Buyer – FMCG experience, please send your CV quoting the reference no. JO-13 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Buyer - FMCG
2 weeks ago
Watford, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Ltd Full timeQuest Search & Selection are looking for a Buyer - FMCG to develop, implement, and review a category plan that leverages scale and supplier efficiency to reduce costs, optimise terms, and improve profitability. In this role you will be negotiating contracts with strong product availability & margins. This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer here...
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Procurement Buyer – FMCG
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full timeQuest Search and Selection provided pay range This range is provided by Quest Search and Selection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Quest Search and Selection Quest Search & Selection is hiring a Procurement Buyer within FMCG. This role...
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Procurement Buyer – FMCG
2 weeks ago
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time £45,000 - £70,000 per yearQuest Search & Selection is hiring a Procurement Buyer within FMCG. This role is to drive agreed COGS reductions and boost supplier service levels + availability. We're looking for someone who can seamlessly manage both strategic projects and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer here you will be...
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FMCG Buyer: Drive Deals
2 weeks ago
Watford, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Ltd Full timeA leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer – FMCG in Watford to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and develop competitive promotional plans. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of retail buying experience, preferably in FMCG, with established negotiation skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, a 10% bonus, private...
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Watford, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full timeA leading recruitment agency is hiring a Procurement Buyer to manage sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Candidates should have extensive buying experience and negotiation skills, with a record of achieving cost reductions. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave,...
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Junior Buyer
2 weeks ago
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Poundland & Dealz Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per yearSalary:Competitive salary & BenefitsContract Type:Full TimeWorking Pattern:PermanentHours:40.0About The Role...We're looking for a Junior Buyer (Clothing) to join our talented team here at Poundland & Dealz, aligned to our much loved clothing brand Pep&Co.Based at our Pep&Co hub in Watford, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and expand your buying...
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Junior Buyer
2 weeks ago
Watford WD QP, United Kingdom Poundland Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per yearAbout the role...We're looking for a Junior Buyer (Clothing) to join our talented team here at Poundland & Dealz, aligned to our much loved clothing brand Pepco.Based at our Pepco hub in Watford, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and expand your buying expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your decisions make a difference every day...
