Retail Category Developer

Your new company
Our client is a unique, global business who have experienced sustained success through delivering an innovative style of healthcare across their family of companies. Millions of people rely on the wide spectrum of their services every day, which is why they are always looking for talented professionals to join their growing team and discover the rewards of working for this diverse and growing Global business.

Your new role
In this key role, you will support the Category Development Manager to deliver a consistent and innovative supplier strategy across all of their product categories. You will play a integral role in assessing supplier performance and putting in place measures to enhance margin, shape pricing, co-ordinate and organise NPD and support the Category teams with supplier negotiations. You will also be required to support the Supply Chain team via accurate reporting of pricing and margin, and support the Marketing Team through maintenance of the supplier contribution register, promotional activity and JBPs

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal applicant for role would be a Junior Buyer with experience in a Retail or Wholesale FMCG Buying office, who enjoys the Product Development element of the Buying process. You should be looking for a new challenge that will utilise your strong commercial acumen and supplier management experience. You will be well organised and able to prioritise your workload effectively and you will have the ability to work accurately under pressure. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build good rapport with others quickly and effectively. You will also be an enthusiastic team player who is eager to use their skills to the best of their ability at all times.

What you'll get in return
For the successful applicant you will enjoy a uniquely rewarding career. You will assume real responsibility but be well trained and developed to undertake it. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance. In addition to highly competitive salaries, they offer a valuable benefits package which includes generous holiday, pension scheme, professional support and relevant training, childcare vouchers, option to buy additional holiday and an employee discount scheme. What's more, they regularly review their rewards package and it is improving all the time.

What you need to do now
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