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Category Buyer/ Planner/ Manager

International Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
As a Category Manager/ Planner/ Buyer you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats. This role will be managing a category with scale and complexity, so you will need to have previous relevant commercial experience. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.
  • Progress your career with this exciting opportunity
  • Develop your commercial planning career

About Our Client

My client is a highly recognised brand with a multi-million pound turnover and an award-winning industry-leader.

Job Description

  • Deliver and track against the key commercial KPI's of sales and profitability
  • Calculate and advise on the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all of our commercial targets
  • Generate a continuous pipeline of value creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability
  • Be responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns to the overarching business plan
  • Work with the Buying team to negotiate with the supplier base, executing a clear strategy, and take the lead with ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms
  • Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category
  • Product/supplier sourcing & development in line with strategy
  • Deliver projects and trials within your area with cross-functional engagement
  • Contribute to the annual budget building process.

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous buying/ commercial trading experience as an Assistant/ Junior Buyer
  • Experience working with a fast-paced Retail/ FMCG business highly preferred
  • Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Great stakeholder management with the ability to communicate and influence effectively
  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation knowledge
  • Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data
  • Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and holiday allowances.
  • Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • Competitive pension contribution.
Contact
Supriya Dinkar
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6669090
Phone number
+44 207 269 2255

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Buying
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Supriya Dinkar
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2255
Job reference
JN-022025-6669090