Senior Buyer

Are you an experienced FMCG Buyer who wants to join a very successful retail and wholesale business? Here you will lead supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and take full ownership of stock availability and compliance. The role covers strategic sourcing with hands-on stock management, ensuring the business stays competitive and supports an exceptional customer experience. What you will cover: Supplier Management and Commercial Negotiation Act as a credible representative of the business with suppliers and partners. Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, early product access, and priority fulfilment. Negotiate favourable commercial terms including pricing, rebates, and promotional support. Challenge underperformance on service levels, minimum order quantities, and lead times. Stock Management and Availability Own forecasting, ordering, and availability across core ranges. Maintain high stock availability (typically >97%) through proactive planning. Manage the launch and supply chain integration of new products. Monitor aged or slow-moving stock and put in place clearance, returns, or supplier-funded reduction plans. Data and Performance Management Monitor supplier dashboards up to date on stock, margin, availability, sales, and product trends. Track performance through clear KPIs such as On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery, availability %, and stock ageing. Present business cases internally to support key commercial ..... full job details .....