Senior Buying Manager

Senior Buying Manager, Watford, £60,000 - £65,000 Benefits

Role Profile

Our client is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to join their growing and dynamic team near Watford. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading buying activities, managing relationships with vendors and developing strategic plans to successfully deliver the company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior member of the buying team, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies and plans.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best prices, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for new products and services.
• Manage relationships with existing suppliers and develop relationships with new suppliers.
• Monitor and analyse stock levels, sales trends, and other performance metrics.
• Ensure that the purchasing process is efficient and compliant with regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following technical skills:

• Proven experience in a buying/purchasing role ideally in retail/ FMCG.
• Demonstrable experience in developing supplier relationships.
• Commercial mindset with ability to maximise profitability of categories and ranges.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of market trends and pricing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

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