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
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£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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