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RE People
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 9SA, England

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The job opportunity is for a category management position at a leading company based in Cheltenham.
  • Candidates should have at least one year of experience in buying or category management, preferably within an FMCG background.
  • The role involves managing supplier relationships, tracking revenues, and sourcing new products aligned with business strategies.
  • The position offers a starting salary between £30,000 and £40,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday, pension scheme, and free parking.
  • Applicants must have a full UK driving license and excellent communication skills.

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 a commercial environment? 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 (url removed) 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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