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Category Buyer

Employer
Reed
Location
Accrington
Salary
40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
20 May 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

New Role - Category Buyer - Accrington - GBP40-GBP45k - apply now!

I am recruiting on behalf of an established company, widely regarded as the best in their industry, that are looking for an experienced buying professional to join their team on a permanent basis.

You will be an integral part of the trading team in developing and implementing Group Buying & Range Strategies.

Duties will include:

To negotiate and manage the lowest net delivered costTo negotiate, manage and maintain annual supplier terms.To tender all product categories relating to you in line with the group schedule.Continually review the range of products stocked by members and make recommendations to improve the offer and/or supply chain.To advise members on new supplier and product opportunities.To manage any Brand products that you are responsible for in line with the Code of Practice.To advise members and work towards convergence of member supplier and product ranges.Strive towards maximising gross margins through improved cost prices/terms, product substitutions, forward buying and any other method as appropriate to the business.Develop promotional and category strategies through working with key suppliers and marketing department.Work closely with the group buying team to identify any supply problems.Strive towards improving the level of supplier contributions and advertising monies in-line with group policies and ensuring all arrangements are documented.To liaise closely with the marketing department on promotional material created for members.Ensure that all supplier, product, pricing and promotional details are accurately maintained.Travel and overnight stays will be expected from time to time when visiting suppliers and members.Provide regular updates to the management team on all activities including financial & budgetary matters.To provide a supporting role on key projects through information gathering, data analysis and accounting of project costs.

Experience required:• CIPS would be advantageous, but not essential.• Competent in use of Microsoft suite of packages.• Minimum of 3 years commercial experience.• Full clean driving licence

Package and benefits:• Salary up to GBP45k per annum dependent on experience• Free Parking• Private healthcare• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays• Pension 8% employer contribution• Beautiful working environment• Progression• Working Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 5:15pm and Friday 8:45am to 4:00pm

Interested? Please reply with your CV attached or call Victoria O'Connor on .

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