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Buyer - Confectionery

Employer
ASP Group
Location
South East
Salary
£Excellent + Car + Bonus + Healthcare + Benefits
Closing date
22 May 2014

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

£Excellent + Car + Bonus + Healthcare + Benefits

Our client is a leading retailer within the UK who are looking to expand their head office team.

It is essential you are a strong negotiator and have relevant buying experience. E.g. Confectionery, Biscuits, Chocolate, Sweets, Impulse etc

Key areas of the role will include:

  • Negotiation of supplier trading terms to meet financial targets
  • Identifying new product development opportunities
  • Development of own label product ranges
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Continually sourcing new suppliers
  • Setting promotional strategy
  • Working cross functionally with other key business units

Applicants should have the following skills and attributes:

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Food buying experience gained for a leading retailer / wholesaler
  • Excellent supplier management skills
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Strong commercial/entrepreneurial attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast paced trading environment

This position offers excellent career long term career progression and training.

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