Buyer – FMCG in Watford

Buyer – FMCG in Watford

Watford Full-Time No home office possible
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Quest Search and Selection

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

Quest Search and Selection

Contact Detail:

Quest Search and Selection Recruiting Team

Buyer – FMCG in Watford
Quest Search and Selection
Location: Watford
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