FMCG Category Buyer - 12-Month FTC (Hybrid)

Poundland Far East Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Walsall seeks an experienced Buyer to manage an FMCG category on a hybrid model. You’ll lead the planning and development of product ranges while fostering relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates are expert negotiators from a retail FMCG background, adept in data interpretation, and agile in changing priorities. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, car allowance, and numerous employee benefits aimed at ensuring employee wellbeing and family support.

Benefits

Car allowance

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Buyer from a Retail FMCG background.
• Ability to deliver strategies and plans with targets and KPIs.
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain Process.
• Agility to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned FMCG category and ensure its success.
• Identify and develop new range opportunities.
• Negotiate costs and develop relationships with suppliers.
• Accountable for category strategies and spend analysis.

Skills

Expert negotiator

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Understanding of FMCG market

Job description

A retail company in Walsall seeks an experienced Buyer to manage an FMCG category on a hybrid model. You’ll lead the planning and development of product ranges while fostering relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates are expert negotiators from a retail FMCG background, adept in data interpretation, and agile in changing priorities. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, car allowance, and numerous employee benefits aimed at ensuring employee wellbeing and family support.