Quest Search & Selection are looking for a Buyer - Grocery Non-Food who would be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive purchasing efficiencies, strengthen supplier partnerships, secure competitive commercial terms and improve overall profitability, while maintaining a reliable supply chain. Lead supplier negotiations and establish volume-based agreements, collaborating closely with distribution and logistics teams to optimise product availability, streamline supply operations and support the growth of the own-label range.
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.
Please note this role would be a six-month contract role with the potential of going perm after.
In this position your responsibilities as a Buyer - Grocery Non-Foodincludes:
- Manage category negotiations with line manager support for branded and own-label ranges
- Prepare presentations for sign-off.
- Support Assistant Buyer for development and daily tasks.
- Deliver budget and scheme forecasts.
- 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 - Grocery Non-Foodposition you must have:
- Ideally having 2-3 years' + successful retail buying background
- Ideally you have experience within household, Personal Care & Toiletries, health & beauty, baby care, pet care 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
- Ideally immediately available or on a short notice period
The benefits on this Buyer - Grocery Non-Foodposition include:
- 6 months contract with potential to go permanent
- 10% Bonus potential
- Hybrid working (2 days WIO) with occasional travel
- Free Gym
- Private healthcare
- 25 days holiday
- Strong pension contribution
- Learning &Development opportunities
If you feel that this opportunity sounds like you and you Buyer - Grocery Non-Food experience, please send your cv quoting the reference no. JO-2511-115313/ B
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.
Buyer - Grocery Non-Food in Watford employer: Quest Search and Selection Ltd Careers
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