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FMCG Buyer | Import from Far East

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham
Salary
Depending on experience
Closing date
23 May 2019

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

Job Details



Are you an experienced buying and supply chain professional that has experience in shipping products from China and the Far East? Are you able to work at real pace, deliver results and able to adapt and work under pressure? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

About Our Client:
Our client are growing...FAST! They have some ambitious growth plans in place and considering what they have achieved in the past 2-3 years we expect them to go on to deliver their plans. They have some great brands, product ranges and customers. They import products from China and the Far East, as well as manufacturing some of their products here in the UK. They have a long standing history steeped in success. Product innovation and developing a range that appeals to their customers is very important to them - they have over 2,000 quality products within their portfolio.

About the Job:
This role will form part of the Buying team within the business. You will be given a range of products / brands to look after and buy for. You will be able to drive commercial results and savings, whilst building close relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. You will utilise your experience in buying from China and the Far East to deliver the correct products for the right price. You will be able to do this without sacrificing quality. You will use your communication skills to work closely with NPD and supply chain teams within the business as well as agents in China.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a proven buyer with import experience from China and the Far East. You will be an effective buyer and understand buying products from China. You will know what good buying looks like and how to achieve this. You will be able to show your experience and track record of delivering savings and results. First and foremost this is a commercial buying role, so you will need to show commerciality and be a strong negotiator.

Minimum Requirements:
This is a very complex and niche role that is operating in a very fast paced environment. As such, as a minimum, you will need experience in buying FMCG products from China and the Far East.

Application Process:
This role is a key appointment within our client and as such the interview process will be thorough and take time to complete. The successful applicant will move through 2 stages and present a task to the business. If you have the required experience please apply now. To discuss the role in more detail prior to submitting your application please contact Tom on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk Job reference TEM11540

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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