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Category Buyer - Grocery

Employer
Hays Retail
Location
England, South West England
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
9 Mar 2017

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

Job Details



Your new company
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of one of the largest retail chains in the world. With award winning products, this highly profitable organisation sells a wide range of convenience goods from hot & cold food and health & beauty products.

Your new role
Based in the West Midlands, you will apply your category knowledge and retail buying experience to manage company stock and maximise sales, profit and supplier income. Accountable for utilising market research, you will assist with the creation of cost/sales budgets, maintain product pricing policies at wholesale and retail level, agree joint business plans and negotiate favourable buying terms with key suppliers. This role will suit someone who enjoys and has experience of grocery or FMCG retail buying and is happy to travel to various locations throughout the UK.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have retail / wholesale buying experience and good category knowledge within a multi-channel retailer with product knowledge of the Food and Drinks market. With a proven track record in successfully demonstrating your skills in negotiating, strategic planning, multi-tasking, leadership and coaching, you will also possess a distinctive ability in building strong relationships and striving in a fast paced environment.

What you'll get in return
Along with a competitive salary you will receive a generous car allowance & bonus, pension scheme, sick pay and ample holiday allowance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Company

Hays’ consultants are retail experts, from to multinational supermarkets to small retail chains. They are passionate about the retail profession and use their knowledge and expertise to find retail professionals their ideal jobs.

Our strong links with some of the biggest retail employers around the UK enables us to offer a range of store manager jobs, garment technician jobs, and merchandiser jobs across the country.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service to guide you through every stage of the recruitment process. 

www.hays.co.uk

 

 

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