Buyer - Fmcg

AreyouanexperiencedBuyerseekingnewchallengesandcareerprogression?
Doyouexcelatbuildingstrongsupplierrelationshipsanddeliveringvaluethroughtop-tiercommercialdeals?
Ifso,wehavetheperfectroleforyou!
Arareopportunityhasopenedupwithadynamicandforward thinkingcompany... You'llcollaboratewithprestigiousnamesinthehospitalitysector,providingspecialistprocurementservicestoawiderangeofhotels,restaurants,contractcaterers,pubs,andleisuregroups.Weofferbusinessconsultancy,advice,technology,andhands onsupporttomaximizeprofitabilityforourclientsbyimprovingproductsourcingandmanagement.
ThisisafantasticopportunityforamotivatedFood&BeverageBuyertojoina great team and manage daily buying activities for clients within the central buying function.
This role involves developing strong supplier relationships, understanding market conditions and negotiating contracts within the food and beverage industry.
Location: Thisisafull-time,office-basedroleinMiltonKeynes,withoccasionaltravelthroughouttheUK.
EssentialSkillsandExperience: Minimumof2yearsexperienceinPurchasing,preferablyinFoodandBeverage Strongnegotiationskillsandabilitytocommunicateatalllevels ProficientinMicrosoftExcelandotherWindowsSoftware Highnumeracyskillsandanalyticalapproach Strongfinancialandcommercialacumenwithattentiontodetail Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills Teamplayerwiththeabilitytoworkunderpressureandmeettightdeadlines Strongorganizationalandprioritizationskills Abilitytoinfluenceataseniorlevel DesirableSkillsandExperience: ExperienceintheHospitalityandOutofHomeeatingmarket Experienceinsuppliercontractingandperformancetracking KnowledgeofP2Psystems Provenabilitytoengageataseniorlevel Inreturn, you will get: Acompetitivesalaryof£30,000-£35,000p.a.
29daysholiday(includingbankholidays),increasingwithservice HealthcareScheme PensionScheme Excellentcareerprogressionopportunities TPBN1_UKTJ