Buyer - Grocery
- Location:
- North West jobs
- Salary:
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Company:
- Quest Search and Selection Ltd
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 13/11/2009 15:30
- Job id:
- 45939946
- Contact:
- Quest Search and Selection
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/STM64036
This leading international FMCG retailer is seeking a strong minded buyer to be responsible for a key area in fresh food buying.
Main responsibilities will be to:
- Manage and develop a buyer within your team.
- Negotiate overriding discount schemes with all suppliers within the category.
- To track and report business performance ensuring income is optimised.
- Negotiate promotional deals that meet the needs of the company in respect of margin and income.
- Annually re-tender all supply contacts to ensure competitiveness in a tight market.
- Prepare income forecasts for all income streams and to actively participate in the setting of annual budgets.
The ideal candidate will have food buying experience from a retail, wholesale, cash & carry or sales background. You must be tenacious, strong minded and keen to prove yourself in this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading brand and progress your career.
