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Senior Buyer - Confectionery

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
London
Salary
£45k - 60k per year + Car Allowance, Pension, Private Health
Closing date
9 May 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying, Retail Management

Job Details

 

A leading UK retailer is currently recruiting for a Senior Confectionery Buyer. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to achieve the company’s strategic development plan. This is a very exciting time to join a business with on-going success. The role is based in Central London offering a highly competitive salary and benefits.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Continue to grow and develop the Impulse and Confectionery Category focusing on customer needs and market trends.

  • Improve sales and profitability through strategic plans and category management.

  • Renegotiating terms with existing suppliers and development of new suppliers to maximise profitability. 

  • Management and coaching of direct reports.

  • New product development

Key Skills:

  • Graduate Calibre or Equivalent

  • Multiple category experience with in Food Buying

  • Knowledge of food quality and manufacturing processes / costs

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

  • Analytical and proficient in the use of Excel

  • Management of direct reports

  • Organisation and Planning

  • Proactive

 

Company

Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years'​, we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.

Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.

Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:

  • Account Management
  • Category Management
  • Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
  • Trade & Shopper Marketing
  • Marketing and Insights

We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.

Company info
Telephone
0203 056 4525
Location
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB

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