Junior Buyer - Slough - Paying up to 30k + Benefits and Career Progression My client a well established National distibutor are looking for a Junior Buyer to support the Food category, helping to manage product ranges, liaise with suppliers, and ensure smooth operations across the business. What you will do as a Junior Buyer: * Support the buying team by managing new product setups, supplier relationships, and internal queries. * Monitor and analyze product performance, ensuring slow-moving or delisted stock is managed effectively. * Work with suppliers, finance, marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure product launches run smoothly and all product data is accurate * Track commodity price movements and provide insights to help maximize commercial opportunities. * Assist with price increases, ensuring all documentation is correct for implementation. * Help maintain category competitiveness, ensuring our product range stands out against key competitors. Experience of the Junior Buyer: * Some experience in buying, supply chain, or category management within a foodservice, retail, or wholesale environment. * A strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyze sales data and market trends. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience managing supplier relationships. * Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. * Kn...
