Buyer - BWS
- Employer
- ASP Group
- Location
- South East
- Salary
- £Excellent + Car + Bonus
- Closing date
- 22 Dec 2015
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Our client is a leading retailer, have a growing retail brand, are seeing increasing YoY sales and have further plans for expansion!
To succeed in this role it is essential you are a proven negotiator and have extensive branding buying experience. Ideally you will have a BWS background, however our client will consider strong food buyers looking for a change.
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
Applicants should have the following skills and attributes:
• Highly developed negotiation skills
• Educated to degree level
• Chilled foods buying experience gained for a leading retailer/wholesaler
• Track record of negotiating with branded FMCG manufacturers
• Excellent supplier management skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Strong commercial attitude and knowledge of the sector
• Ability to work in a fast paced trading environment
This position offers excellent career long term career progression and training.
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