Job Vacancy Details
Senior Buyer
Retail
Midlands
Permanent ⁄ £40000 - £45000
Updated November 14, 2008
• Responsible for all buying/commercial terms with all suppliers to ensure profits are maximised for the group
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure all promotional plans are maximised through the stock parameters
• Work closely with the warehouse to maximise throughput and storage
• Forecast all product lines in line with all promotional activity
• Ensure all stock is in the right place at the right time
• Ensure o/l product is managed in line with all agreed timescales daily and weekly
• Work alongside the supply chain team to ensure all product is being managed in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Ensure all suppliers are delivering to expectation across key deliverables - cost price/free stock, marketing support and contributions to Healthy
• Ensure all account/invoice queries are dealt with in an efficient manner
• promoted and in store at the right time
• Communicate all stock issues to stores immediately
• Take responsibility for 4 direct reports performance and development
Who we're looking for
You will be an existing buyer with experience of food or FMCG products gained in a fast moving environment. You will have excellent negotiation and numeracy skills, strong commerciality and a demonstrable track record of success. An authority in your sector you will posses the creativity and ambition to produce the results required.
About our client
Market leading retail business based in the Midlands
What's on offer
Excellent package and benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0161 828 6338.
Job Ref: 13000586
Your application will be sent to Paul Williams.
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