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Category Buyer

Employer
Confidential
Location
Maidstone
Salary
28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
28 Jun 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is looking for a Category Buyer to work closely with category suppliers both on contract and off (including managing OJEU tenders and general contracts) ensuring that we offer the best quality products at the best price improving our GP margins, whilst optimising product availability.

You will be responsible for:

Responsible for all commercial negotiations:- pricing, MOQ's, Lead Times, Rebates, Catalogue Contributions and Payment terms
Targeted to drive, manage and deliver the supplier commercial agreements optimising profitability
Be responsible and own all aspects of the annual frameworks within your portfolio including rebate / catalogue contribution revenue.
Identification and assessment of new product / ranges that need to be purchased through a framework.
Using a supplier categorisation matrix, define and manage supplier relationships to deliver strong performance in cost, service and quality.
Plan, organise and attend Supplier Review meetings to ensure each supplier is engaged-with, service levels ( OTIF) discussed, contract compliance and feedback provided.
Play a key role in all aspects of product on-boarding and discontinuation.
In conjunction with the Product Marketeer, source new products in line with business requirements and current market trends to ensure KCS has a market leading range.Benefits:

4% employer pension contributions
25 days annual leave rising to 27 after 4 years service
Birthday off and concessionary day at Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme available to employee and family members, where counselling, financial and legal advice can be provided
Employee benefits portal - a range of offers ad discounts available to employee
Flexible working - Working from home and in the office is available (subject to agreement with line manager)
A range of employee effectiveness and well being sessions are run and available for all employees to attend internally
Life cover based on 4 times basic salary.Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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