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Buyer - FMCG

Meridian Business Support Limited
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 1EA, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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AreyouanexperiencedBuyerseekingnewchallengesandcareerprogression?

Doyouexcelatbuildingstrongsupplierrelationshipsanddeliveringvaluethroughtop-tiercommercialdeals?

Ifso,wehavetheperfectroleforyou!

Arareopportunityhasopenedupwithadynamicandforward thinkingcompany...

You'llcollaboratewithprestigiousnamesinthehospitalitysector,providingspecialistprocurementservicestoawiderangeofhotels,restaurants,contractcaterers,pubs,andleisuregroups.Weofferbusinessconsultancy,advice,technology,andhands onsupporttomaximizeprofitabilityforourclientsbyimprovingproductsourcingandmanagement.

ThisisafantasticopportunityforamotivatedFood&BeverageBuyertojoina great team and manage daily buying activities for clients within the central buying function. This role involves developing strong supplier relationships, understanding market conditions and negotiating contracts within the food and beverage industry.

Location:Thisisafull-time,office-basedroleinMiltonKeynes,withoccasionaltravelthroughouttheUK.

EssentialSkillsandExperience:
  • Minimumof2yearsexperienceinPurchasing,preferablyinFoodandBeverage
  • Strongnegotiationskillsandabilitytocommunicateatalllevels
  • ProficientinMicrosoftExcelandotherWindowsSoftware
  • Highnumeracyskillsandanalyticalapproach
  • Strongfinancialandcommercialacumenwithattentiontodetail
  • Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
  • Teamplayerwiththeabilitytoworkunderpressureandmeettightdeadlines
  • Strongorganizationalandprioritizationskills
  • Abilitytoinfluenceataseniorlevel
DesirableSkillsandExperience:
  • ExperienceintheHospitalityandOutofHomeeatingmarket
  • Experienceinsuppliercontractingandperformancetracking
  • KnowledgeofP2Psystems
  • Provenabilitytoengageataseniorlevel
Inreturn, you will get:
  • Acompetitivesalaryof£30,000-£35,000p.a.
  • 29daysholiday(includingbankholidays),increasingwithservice
  • HealthcareScheme
  • PensionScheme
  • Excellentcareerprogressionopportunities

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.