Buyer

Our client

• Has an array of instantly recognisable brands across a number of product areas.
• Is an extremely profitable global player in a buoyant product category.
• Leading growth through investment and a number of recent acquisitions.
• Close-knit, approachable culture which offers a great career path.
• An opportunity has opened up for a Junior Buyer to join the UK buying/Procurement team.

The role:

• As Junior Buyer you will work within a specific product area for a global supplier, within the procurement team.
• Support wider in-house manufacturing team, contributing to all internal projects.
• Managing all supplier relationships and meetings with customers
• Responsible for pricing, lead times and costing for new product launches
• Utilise all internal data to build reports, manage internal ERP systems
• Ensure all timely supply of goods and liaise with overseas suppliers

The successful candidate:

• Have previous experience in buying, procurement or supply chain ideally in an FMCG business.
• You may currently be operating as a Buying or Supply Chain Assistant, Junior Buyer or have recently graduated and looking to progress your career in a global business that can offer career development.
• Experience in a branded, product led FMCG business would be preferable.
• Strong mix of analytical skills, comfortable using excel and internal systems.
• Will need to be a clear communicator with confidence to communicate well internally & externally
• Must be ambitious, keen to learn and develop your career in a fast-paced business

Details and benefits:

• Excellent benefits package on offer as part of a global business
• Kent head office, hybrid working - 2 days in Kent head office

Apply now for this Buyerrole quoting reference 2/17226/7. Confidentiality assured.

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