Buyer - Maternity cover 9m FTC

Buyer: Consumer Products Andover Hybrid 55,000 + 15% bonus + Excellent benefits 9 month FTC Potential longer term opportunity Are you a commercially sharp Buyer who knows how to get the best from suppliers, negotiate a great deal and spot an opportunity to grow a category? ReQuire Consultancy is partnering with an established and highly successful organisation to recruit an experienced Buyer into its commercial purchasing team. Initially offered as a 9-month fixed-term contract, this is a substantial buying role with real ownership. You''ll inherit an established product category and supplier base, but importantly, you''ll also have the freedom to challenge, negotiate, analyse and identify where further commercial opportunities exist. Previous experience within the client''s sector would naturally be advantageous, but it isn''t essential. We''re much more interested in finding someone who understands buying, can demonstrate strong commercial instincts and has successfully managed supplier relationships and product categories. The role You''ll take ownership of the purchasing relationship with your suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring the product range remains competitive, relevant and commercially successful. The formal brief includes responsibility for trading terms, ranging, pricing, forecasting, stock performance and promotional activity. You''ll be looking at the numbers, understanding what''s selling, monitoring the wider market and working with ..... full job details .....