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I am supporting my FMCG client based in North Nottinghamshire (nr Mansfield) to recruit for a genuinely exciting Buyer opportunity. They are a truly fantastic company who are rapidly expanding and looking to recruit a number of people into their Buyer/Vendor Management teams.

Client Details

My client based in North Nottinghamshire (nr Mansfield) are an extremely vibrant, dynamic and friendly team, who pride themselves on being laid back, flexible and professional.

They have an excellent reputation of training and developing their employees and a great track record of internally promoting employees quickly! The office is modern and has a great feel and culture; promoting great work/life balance.

Description

You will be responsible for managing your vendors closely and ensuring availability of product at the lowest cost, alongside quality standards and on time delivery is achieved.

You will be responsible for maintaining and improving supplier performance and negotiating best value and competitive terms from our UK and international suppliers within your categories. Your vendors may be UK, European or Far East based and you will develop strong relationships to ensure the best possible results.

Profile

This is a truly exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant or Buyer with strong analytical capability and supplier/vendor management.

Experience within FMCG/Retail, alongside working with Far East suppliers and a high number of SKU's would be advantageous. You will be confident using Excel and Office, as well as ERP systems.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will be offered c. £25,000 - £30,000 plus an exceptional benefits package inc:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave (option to buy an extra 5 days)

  • Group Personal Pension (up to 6% company contribution)

  • Private Medical Healthcare

  • Life Assurance

The following voluntary benefits are also available:

  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Give As You Earn (GAYE), Employee Referral Scheme, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover and Health Assessments

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