Senior Buyer (Interim) - Household Grocery
- Employer
- Hays Retail
- Location
- West Midlands
- Salary
- £Excellent day rate dependent on experience
- Closing date
- 5 Apr 2017
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Interim
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
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Job Details
Your new company
A fantastic opportunity for an interim trading professional to contribute to the success of one of the biggest success stories on the UK high street. They're looking to bring in an experienced trader on an interim basis who can bring their knowledge and experience to support them during their current phenomenal phase of growth
Your new role
You will be required to negotiate and manage the buying and ranging of the Household Grocery category, planning what needs to be where, and by when. You will be working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to continually evaluate the range performance, structure range plans, deal with under-performing products and monitor sales performance. You will also play a key role in managing the tender process for new suppliers and make key buying decisions on new and exciting products.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will need to have operated in a senior retail buying / trading environment within a non edible (Kitchen, Laundry, Health, Beauty) FMCG category. You will also be a confident communicator, able to influence at all levels, highly commercial and possess best in class negotiation skills. It is imperative that you can hit the ground running and get up to speed with the pace of the business from day one
What you'll get in return
For the right candidates, the client will be offering a highly competitive day rate, and you'll have the opportunity to make your mark with a business who are a vibrant and friendly place to work. As an interim Buyer, you'll be an important part of this fantastic retailer and get the opportunity to work with a like minded hard-working and dedicated team.
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. 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.
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Company
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