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Category Manager / Buyer

Employer
TMR Group Ltd
Location
Lancashire
Salary
35000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
22 Aug 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Category Manager / Buyer

Rochdale

GBP35,000

The Company

A trusted and valued partner with the FMCG Market. This is a family run business with a GBP50 million T/O and growing. They have big expansion plans and work with larger international retailers.

Why would I wanted to work here:

The working hours are 08:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm on Fridays. You will be entitled to 21 days holiday plus BH s with a Christmas & New Year shut down.

Upon successful completion of your probationary period will be able to work from home up to two days/week and will be provided with all necessary equipment to facilitate this.

Members of the purchasing team will be granted an extra day of annual leave for every 12 months service up to a maximum of 28 days excluding bank holidays. A uniform can be provided. Parking on site, canteen facilities and the chance to progress very quickly.

The essence of the role:

To support the head of Supply Chain, specialising in your dedicated category. Working with suppliers to obtain the best prices and new to market products.

The scope of the role:

  • Manage a portfolio of GBP20M purchases per annum across categories and suppliers
  • Define the category strategy, range, price & promotional strategy for you & your team s categories
  • Sourcing the best deals in the market by leveraging your network
  • Agree marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers
  • Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & payment terms to optimise cash flow
  • Proactively manage orders, delivery & transport to optimise profitability
  • Develop relationships

Prerequisites

  • Advanced Excel
  • Excellent communication skills, must be a confident negotiator
  • In depth knowledge of FMCG industry & traditional UK grocery categories
  • Happy to initially be office based whilst training
  • Previous experience working in a buying role

Job Number 5116

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