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Buyer - FMCG

Meridian Business Support Limited
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 1EA, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an experienced Buyer for a full-time, office-based role in Milton Keynes, focusing on the food and beverage sector.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably within the food and beverage industry.
  • The role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing daily buying activities for various clients.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, along with benefits like 29 days of holiday, a healthcare scheme, and a pension scheme.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking for career progression and the chance to work with prestigious names in the hospitality sector.
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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