Quest Search and Selection are partnering with one of the leading specialist ambient food brands in the UK and Europe . The business is looking for a Buyer to take care of a portfolio of finished product categories to drive growth and profitability.
As a Buyer - (Cakes & Cereals) your main duties will include:
*Developing and executing buying strategies for product & range assortment
*Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring suppliers can support business growth.
*Negotiating prices with suppliers
*Compliance check for new suppliers, making sure with all necessary reports and documentation are in place.
*Negotiating and handling exclusivity agreements, tenders, and contracts.
*Maintaining timely communication with all stakeholders to ensure clarity in decision-making and follow-up
*Staying informed on category trends, market dynamics, product innovations, and competitor activities to make suitable recommendations.
*Date savvy - you will be managing pricing and promotions including sheets, GPCs, and supplier master data
To be considered for this Buyer - (Cakes & Cereals), you must have:
*Ideally having 2-3 + years of experience in retail food or FMCG buying
*You must have experience of branded buying and dealing with buying finished-products
*Have operated at a Buyer, Category Buyer/Manager, Junior Buyer or Trading Manager level . We would consider someone looking for a step up, as the business has great learning & development opportunities for an upward trajectory in your career.
*Exceptional negotiation and supplier experience.
*Experience with developing and maintaining positive supplier relationships
*Experienced using SAP or Excel
*Flexible for business travels on av. 1 every 6 weeks for EU travel (av. 2-night visit).
What’s in it for you in this Buyer - (Cakes & Cereals) role:
*Bonus potential up to 10 - 12%
*B-Corp certified - A business that is positively promotes putting sustainability, people and the environment alongside profits .
*Hybrid working (2 days WIO)
*Pension
*Private healthcare
*25 days holiday + public holiday
*Free car parking
This is a great international business with the potential of growth & development and an exciting business to be proud to be part of! If you have the required skillset, apply today and quote the reference JO-2410-114871.
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.