Buyer

Cheltenham

Are you looking to work for an industry leader? Are you someone with a buying/ category management background whether a year experience or more? Are you someone with a background within FMCG? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you! Based for a fantastic company in Cheltenham, you will be an integral part of the trading department working with external suppliers and full product lifecycle. Working Monday - Friday and a starting salary of £30,000 - £40,000 with a fantastic benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity!

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
* Pension scheme.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee saving scheme.
* Cycle to work.
* Weekly free fruit.
* Free parking.
* Free drinks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Effective delivery and tracking of supplier commercial revenues.
* Source new products in line with the internal business strategy and external customer retention and development strategy.
* Price management, Range Reviews, Competitor Analysis, Market updates, Commodity Tracking and reporting.
* Provide clear management of expectations and definition of timescales to internal customers.
* Ensure accuracy of supplier billing and minimise queries from Finance.
* Maximise potential margins through product swaps and suggested alternatives through developing and nurturing effective relationships with the Sales Team.

Skills and attributes:

* Have experience within an FMCG background.
* Must have own transport and full UK driving licence.
* Buying or category management experience.
* Excellent communication skills via phone and email.
* Experience managing relationships across product supply chain.
* A good understanding of the sales process and customer management processes for large, complex or national accounts.
* Experience managing a supplier or customer portfolio.

If this position sounds of interest, please apply today or email Elliottk@rerecruitment.com RE Recruitment act as an employment agency on behalf of the employer. If you don't hear back within 5 working days, please take this as an unsuccessful application.

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Salary: £30k - 40k per year

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.