Category Buyer

Category Buyer

Spalding

Full Time, Permanent
GBP27,000 - GBP30,000 (DOE)

Are you a passionate Category Buyer? And looking for an exciting new role?

Coulter Elite Resourcing are currently looking for a Category Buyer to work with their very well-established client based in Spalding.

The successful candidate for this Category Buyer position will be supporting the Sourcing Managers & Department Head in leading and developing the product category team. The role will also include developing sourcing plans aligned to customer needs and strategy. Further accountabilities are as follows:

Job specific requirements for the Category Buyer role:

Support budget writing, weekly and monthly turnover and P&L forecast and reporting (for specified customers) Develop, support and maintain a dynamic, proactive working relationship with Key Account Managers
Review and recommend category performance against Budget and Customer KPI's and expectations
Support customer and supplier meetings (UK and abroad) and cascade outputs and requirements in a timely manner to the category and other department team members
Promote an inclusive environment within the category and wider team which supports through active listening, approachability and proactively helps to provide solutions and or solves problems
Conduct all business and communication, internally and externally, in line with written company policies and in a way that promotes a positive image of the company at all times
Alongside and in support of Sales Controller/Key Account Manager, ensure product forecasts and sales plans are completed as accurately as possible in a timely manner
Support the Department Head in respect to the work streams involved with Category Marketing, Technical and NPD (packaging & varietal) to develop sustainable innovation plans in line with the Company Strategy and values.
Employ continuous improvement through "plan, do, and review" management cycle
Play a proactive role to drive efficiencies throughout the business and ensure any processes, standards and best practices are implemented, imbedded and adhered to, which allows for better value, greater efficiency and therefore business profitability
Ensure sufficient security and protection of data is achieved to meet GDPR requirements within the Department
Support the business by driving, working and demonstrating you are meeting the company values
To apply commercial pressure to expedite Due Diligence information from suppliersPerson specification for the Category Buyer role:

Excellent communication skills & experience and be able to build strong relationships.
Strategic planning skills & experience.
Project management skills & experience.
Proven budgetary & costing management.
Extremely strong sourcing focus.
Good understanding of sales and financial data, and ability to communicate back through sales and sourcing, operations and supply chain and technical structures.
Open mind in terms of new ways of working, continuous improvement, innovation.
Outstanding negotiation skills.
Experience working in FMCG (fresh food) sector, supplying major retailers, managing teams, and working directly with customers and suppliers.
Good IT skills.
Degree level education in relevant discipline or graduate program which enables a wide variety of produce and food experience skill sets to be developed.
This is a full-time permanent Category Buyer position, offering a competitive salary with market leading benefits, a positive and encouraging work environment, exposure to industry specialists and the fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career.

If this Category Buyer position sounds like you please forward your interest to Simon at Coulter Elite Resourcing.

Coulter Elite Resourcing is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Peterborough, Milton Keynes and London supplying permanent, temporary and contract personnel, from office junior through to the highest levels of management both locally and nationally