Buyer-FMCG National food business!
- Recruiter
- CORECRUITMENT
- Location
- Gloucestershire
- Salary
- 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 22 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Buyer-FMCG National food business!
Gloucestershire
GBP40,000-GBP50,000 + bonus & benefits
I am seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to maximise the long-term profitability of a specified categories of products, whilst achieving budgeted income & term targets.
You will maintain and grow long-standing supplier relationships and develop new opportunities at a competitive price. You will take the lead in negotiating commercial and contractual terms for nationally.
It is essential you have purchasing experience within the Foodservice/ Wholesale sector.
The role & requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous people management experience
- Experience in a fast-paced and high volume business (Foodservice or catering is essential)
- Ability to target and deliver significant cost savings
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Outstanding leadership skills
- Strong organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- You must be able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines.
- demonstrate an aptitude for financial acumen in managing your budgets.
- Purchasing experience is essential, preferably within the Foodservice/ Wholesale sector.
The candidate:
- Able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, with a collaborate approach
- 'Hands-on' self-starter and must have excellent proven influencing and negotiating skills in managing product costs and income generation
- Demonstrate an aptitude for financial acumen in managing your budgets.
- Purchasing experience is essential, preferably within Foodservice or Wholesale sector
This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive, supportive team, and earn the utmost in employee rewards and career development.
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