Buyer - FMCG

Buyer - FMCG

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We are looking for a Buyer to join our FMCG Trading team in ROI, based at our offices in Clonee, County Meath.

• Salary: Competitive + Benefits
• Contract Type: Full Time
• Working Pattern: Permanent
• Hours: 40.0

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Accountability for performance to the Country Trading Manager, spotting opportunities and threats and resolving issues by working closely with the broader team
• Purchasing and supply of all products from conception to the bottom line
• Ensuring products are in line with current and future trends
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with suppliers to ensure we can offer customers amazing products at an amazing value
• Negotiating costs and delivery timescales in line with company budget and KPI's
• Visit factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, exploring new markets in developing countries/economies
• Liaise with Merchandisers on the sourcing of product that meets promotional and seasonal activity

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a buying-related role
• Commercial awareness and passion for product
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment
• Experience in FMCG or discount retail is a plus
• Full driving licence as the role involves visiting suppliers on occasion
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Personal private medical care cover
• Free on-site car park
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Loyal Service Awards
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
• Apprenticeships & Career Development
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
• Holiday Allowance – 34 days (including statutory), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
• Pension scheme

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Retail

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