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FMCG Buyer | Import from Far East

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Berkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 Jul 2019

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

Job Details



Are you an experienced buying and supply chain professional that has experience in eCommerce? Do you have experience in buying and 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 a leading supplier into the garden and leisure industry who have seen rapid expansion in recent years. They have a real passion for what they do to deliver the best possible range of products, at affordable prices, with great customer service. They import many of their products from China and the Far East and work closely with suppliers there to develop new product ranges and ensure the best possible quality. They are constantly innovating. They guarantee all of their products and back their own brands to compete with any others on quality and value for money.

About the Job:
This role will lead part of the Buying team within the business. You will be given a range of products 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 be able to lead NPD activities to deliver a market leading range of range of products that appeal to target markets.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a proven buyer with eCommerce experience as well as import 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 commercial results. You will be able to show your experience in eCommerce and track record of delivering sales. First and foremost this is a commercial buying role, so you will need to show commerciality and be a strong negotiator and understand what appeals to customers.

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. You will also need to show experience in sales through eCommerce.

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 TEM11659

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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