Junior Buyer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Junior Buyer
About out client: - A well known FMCG distributor based in the Midlands who are going through a huge amount of growth.
Location: Birmingham City Centre (2-minute walk from New Street Station)
Contract: Full Time 37.5hrs per week
About the Role
Our clientare looking to add a Junior Buyer to our growing Purchasing Team. This is a busy hands-on role focused on negotiating best price and value maintaining stock availability and introducing new products to our rapidly expanding range of goods supplied to both the Trade and Retail sectors.
Working closely with the Purchasing Team Leader you will help drive cost reductions and keep the business moving at pace. No two days are the same and adaptability is key.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Stock Management
- Analyse stock levels and inventory data using our bespoke CRM to ensure continuous replenishment and healthy stock levels ensuring best price is secured for each order
- Generate new SKUs ensuring all product information is accurately recorded
- Work with suppliers to obtain and manage accurate ETAs
- Working closely with suppliers re damaged/returned stocks and credit note received
Supplier & Invoice Management
- Check all supplier invoices for correct pricing and products prior to authorising payment
- Build and maintain supplier relationships continuously adding new suppliers to the portfolio
Trade Analysis & Market Research
- Monitor current market trends and identify new product opportunities
- Conduct ongoing competitor and category analysis to keep our range ahead of the curve
Goods In & Warehousing
- Collaborate closely with the warehouse team to ensure fulfilment accuracy
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve any inbound delivery discrepancies
- Comfortable working both independently and working with the team to ensure all team tasks are completed
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Motivated by career progression in a fast-paced environment
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines consistently
- This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your buying career within a dynamic and expanding business. If youre driven detail-oriented and ready to hit the ground running wed love to hear from you.
Assistant/Junior Buyer experience - Required
Demonstrable negotiating skills - Required
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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