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Buyer

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
London
Salary
£25k - 40k per year
Closing date
5 Jul 2017

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

The Buying and Merchandising division of Exsurgo is recruiting for retail buyers.

We are currently recruiting for current and future opportunities. Whether you're an established buyer looking for a new challenge or a Junior Buyer / Assistant Buyer ready to take the next step in your career we have entry-level and established opportunities in within the retail sector. 

 

Candidate requirements:

  • Analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
  • Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels
  • Managing plans for stock levels
  • Reacting to changes in demand and logistics
  • Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract
  • Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
  • Liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed
  • Attending trade fairs, in the UK and overseas, to select and assemble a new collection of products
  • Participating in promotional activities
  • Writing reports and forecasting sales levels
  • Presenting new ranges to senior retail managers
  • Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand
  • Getting feedback from customers
  • Training and mentoring junior staff

 

Successful candidates will be contacted about this role and similar roles.

Connect with us. Follow us on Twitter @exsurgo_group or LinkedIn to hear about our other roles and more!

  

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.

Company info
Telephone
0203 056 4525
Location
7 Swallow Place
 London
W1B2AG
GB
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