Senior Buyer - Impulse
- Employer
- IGNATA Retail & FMCG
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £45000 - £60000 per annum + + Car Allowance
- Closing date
- 25 Jun 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Job Details
Our client is a leading name in UK retail and is keen to strengthen its head office commercial team by appointing an experienced Impulse Buyer into a brand new role.
You will be a strong negotiator and have previous buying experience in the impulse and convenience sector, gained negotiating directly with branded FMCG manufacturers.
The main areas of this role will include;
- Negotiating cost prices
- Evaluating the supplier base
- Building strong working relationships with suppliers
- Selecting a market leading product range and driving category growth via setting promotional strategies.
You will be:
- Experienced in the alcohol sector
- A strong negotiator, able to build excellent supplier relationships
- Highly commercial
- Able to adapt quickly
Should you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience for the role of Buyer, please apply today.
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.
- Telephone
- 0203 056 4525
- Location
-
7 Swallow Place
London
W1B2AG
GB
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