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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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