Buyer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Do you have experience as a Buyer in an FMCG environment? Are you a confident communicator who has the ability to lead a team?

I am working with an FMCG/retail business based in Nottingham who are looking for a Buyer to come in and join their Buying & Merchandising team.

In this role you’ll be responsible for range, promotion, price, supplier relationship management and Category Commercial Trading across all channels.

Some other responsibilities include;

- Be responsible for all competitor reviews, pricing strategy, promotions & range reviews and managing our supply base.

- Monitor stock levels across the estate to ensure that there is good cover to deliver sales, working closely with the Merchandiser to deliver targets set.

- Manage our Supplier relationships effectively & collaboratively, ensuring our values are lived and breathed.

- Ensure product mix KPI’s are met by working closely with all relevant key stakeholders.

- Manage, coach and develop a small team of Assistant Buyers and Product Admin.

To be successful in this role you’ll need proven retail procurement experience.

You will need excellent communication skills & the ability to lead a team, whilst also having a hands-on approach.

There is hybrid work available in this role with them offering 2 days in office per week. They are willing to pay up to 42k for this position.

To find out more please apply via this ad. If you’d rather have an initial chat first, that’s fine – please contact Ben Davies at Distinct Recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £37,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location