Buyer – FMCG
2 days 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
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