Buyer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Epsom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Buyer
Epsom
GBPCompetitive + Excellent Benefits
Role Profile
Bunzl Catering Supplies, part of the Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division, is the leading distributor of disposables, packaging and hygiene solutions to the hospitality and catering sectors in the UK. Delivering to a variety of customers in both the private and public sector from small independent cafe owners, local health trusts and schools to national hotel and restaurant chains.
As the exclusive recruitment partner for Bunzl Catering, Cast UK are leading the search for a Buyer to be based at their head office in Epsom. The incumbent to this role will be responsible for reviewing product and product sub-categories within the non-food disposable portfolio, conferring with suppliers and other key stakeholders to ensure the right product at the right price. Evaluating commercial offers, customer tender support, product inventories, the essential tasks also involve category management, determining customer demand, analysing quotes and bids for suitability, cost reduction, product availability, evaluating samples, products and services & Presentation of category plans to senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
Developing category plans (immediate, mid and long term)
Identifying new products to meet market trends and review existing product portfolios
Assessing new suppliers both financial and operational suitability to meet Bunzl expectations and standards
Negotiating prices & trading agreements
Interpreting reports and predicting future sales
Regular meetings with existing suppliers to manage the category.
Support sales team in tender opportunities and recruitment of new customers
Aiding in delivering operational efficiencies
Aiding Stock control
Product benchmarking and tendering.
Focused to achieve targets, budgets and results. Make the most of all opportunities with the aim to achieve budget as an individual and part of a team by following quotes through to product selection by delivering best possible prices to our sales teams.
Reduce COGS
Skills & Experience
Display a keen interest in product integrity
2 years Purchasing experience
Experience of working within an FMCG environment preferably within the food industry
Display an interest in the UK food market, keeping up to date with market trends
Ability to negotiate complex contracts
Remuneration
GBPCompetitive + Excellent Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit
Epsom
GBPCompetitive + Excellent Benefits
Role Profile
Bunzl Catering Supplies, part of the Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division, is the leading distributor of disposables, packaging and hygiene solutions to the hospitality and catering sectors in the UK. Delivering to a variety of customers in both the private and public sector from small independent cafe owners, local health trusts and schools to national hotel and restaurant chains.
As the exclusive recruitment partner for Bunzl Catering, Cast UK are leading the search for a Buyer to be based at their head office in Epsom. The incumbent to this role will be responsible for reviewing product and product sub-categories within the non-food disposable portfolio, conferring with suppliers and other key stakeholders to ensure the right product at the right price. Evaluating commercial offers, customer tender support, product inventories, the essential tasks also involve category management, determining customer demand, analysing quotes and bids for suitability, cost reduction, product availability, evaluating samples, products and services & Presentation of category plans to senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
Developing category plans (immediate, mid and long term)
Identifying new products to meet market trends and review existing product portfolios
Assessing new suppliers both financial and operational suitability to meet Bunzl expectations and standards
Negotiating prices & trading agreements
Interpreting reports and predicting future sales
Regular meetings with existing suppliers to manage the category.
Support sales team in tender opportunities and recruitment of new customers
Aiding in delivering operational efficiencies
Aiding Stock control
Product benchmarking and tendering.
Focused to achieve targets, budgets and results. Make the most of all opportunities with the aim to achieve budget as an individual and part of a team by following quotes through to product selection by delivering best possible prices to our sales teams.
Reduce COGS
Skills & Experience
Display a keen interest in product integrity
2 years Purchasing experience
Experience of working within an FMCG environment preferably within the food industry
Display an interest in the UK food market, keeping up to date with market trends
Ability to negotiate complex contracts
Remuneration
GBPCompetitive + Excellent Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit