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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Buying Manager to join a leading wholesaler of health and wellness products in Southampton. With an annual salary of up to £55,000 plus bonus, this permanent, full-time role is crucial for driving continued growth and success.
As the Buying Manager, you will lead a team of six taking charge of all buying functions within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role is integral in shaping product strategy and maintaining competitive edge in the market.
Key Responsibilities of the Buying Manager:
- Team Leadership & Development: Inspire, support, and guide your team to reach their objectives while providing ongoing coaching and performance management to foster high performance.
- Buying Strategy & Execution: Oversee daily buying operations, ensuring optimal stock levels, category balance, and alignment with promotions.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency: Review and enhance buying processes for scalability and data accuracy, while driving consistency in procurement practices.
- Supplier & Category Management: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to secure access to the latest products and best prices, negotiate commercial terms, and identify new brands.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise internal data and market insights to monitor buying performance and category trends.
Person Specification of the Buying Manager:
- Proven experience in buying or procurement within the FMCG industry
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team in a commercial environment.
- Strong negotiation skills with a history of achieving cost savings and commercial gains.
- An analytical mindset with comfort in working with sales, margin, and performance data collected from multiple sources.
- Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities and categories effectively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must.
Salary:
Up to £55,000
Hybrid working with x2 days on site
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, purchasing manager or commodity specialist
