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Buyer

Reed
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL7 1RF, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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

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  • The Buyer position offers a competitive annual salary and is located in Plymouth, Devon.
  • This permanent, full-time role requires proven experience in buying within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
  • The successful candidate will manage customer offers and develop relationships with suppliers to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a team, implementing product strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Benefits include a pension scheme, long service awards, employee discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.
Buyer
  • Annual Salary: Competitive
  • Location: Plymouth, Devon
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

I'm excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Buyer to join my amazing clients team. In this role, you will manage their customer offer and work closely with the Head of Buying to enhance the product range. This position involves developing relationships with both new and existing suppliers to ensure maximum value and efficiency for the business.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Take primary accountability for maximizing sales, margin, and profitability in this fast-moving and diverse category.
  • Lead a team to build long-term supplier relationships that contribute to a successful product offer.
  • Hold ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the product strategy, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
  • Monitor and review competitor information to keep the product offering relevant in a changing market.
  • Play a lead role in range reviews, supplier negotiations, promotions, and pricing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure excellent product availability and quality.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in buying within a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) experience.
  • Excellent understanding of consumer behaviours and marketplace dynamics.
  • Ability to work dynamically and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, being a true team player.
  • Capability to build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

Any questions regarding this role please contact Bryan Scott in the Reed Plymouth Office.

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