Buyer - FMCG in Watford

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.

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