Buyer - FMCG
other jobs Quest Search and Selection
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire,Watford
- Full Time, Permanent
- £42,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
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-2511-115313
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.
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-2511-115313
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.
Job number 3132752
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Company Details:
Quest Search and Selection
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Quest Search and Selection is a leading UK recruitment consultancy with over 20 years experience in Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors. From our fir...