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Senior Buyer - Consumer Goods

Michael Page Retail
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO23 3YE

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Buyer is responsible for managing product range development, supplier agreements, and ensuring commercial success.
  • The position requires proven experience as a retail buyer, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
  • Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, especially in sourcing from the Far East, along with excellent analytical abilities.
  • The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • This opportunity is with a well-established retail company that values a supportive and inclusive company culture.

A Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing the range build, profit margins, supplier agreements, and performance of the product range, ensuring high-quality and overall commercial success. In this role, you will be pivotal to the success of your product range.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established retail company with over 5000 employees across the UK. They are known for their commitment to providing a wide variety of products and delivering exceptional customer service. Their retail team is rapidly expanding and they are seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team.

Description

  • Develop and implement buying strategies for fast-moving consumer products
  • Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
  • Collaborate with suppliers and negotiate contracts that achieve the most favourable terms
  • Assess, manage, and mitigate risks in procurement processes
  • Identify opportunities for impulse buy product range expansion and promotion
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
  • Ensure the consistency of the quality of the items purchased
  • Keep abreast of changes in the retail industry and adjust strategies as necessary

Profile

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

  • Proven experience as a retail buyer, particularly in FMCG
  • Strong negotiation skills with sourcing from the Far East
  • Excellent analytical and commercial planning abilities
  • Strong supplier base and contract negotiation skills
  • Exceptional organisational and leadership skills

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • The opportunity to shape the entire department
  • A supportive, inclusive company culture
  • The chance to work in a vibrant retail company

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this Senior Buyer role, we encourage you to apply today.

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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.