Buying Manager

Are you currently working in retail buying and looking for something different? We are looking for strong commercial buying candidates who would like to look at roles on the other side of the fence, and work for a large branded FMCG supplier.

These are excellent opportunities for candidates who are looking to accelerate their career path in a business that offers lots of opportunity to develop personally and professionally both in the UK and Internationally.

In terms of the role you would be managing high profile categories with key retail customers, maintaining the high levels of experience our customer expects. Additional responsibilities will include.

• Maintaining excellent customer relations with all clients
• Help retailers drive category growth
• Work strategically on joint business planning passing on compelling insight and innovative solutions.
• Negotiation of contracts and pricing structures
• Working with internal departments to resolve any client issues.
• Be creative with dealing with possible obstacles in customer delivery

To be successful within this role, you need excellent communication skills, to be enthusiastic and organised whilst being able to use your own initiative to adapt in a fast-paced sales environment.

• Key requirements for the role.
• Proven commercial background within branded food or fmcg category.
• Strong communication skills and be able to build relationships
• Must be a team player and be able to work cross functionally.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading brand, please get in touch if you would like to know more