Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer - FMCG
Liverpool
Salary negotiable depending on level of experience

Role Profile
Cast UK are working with a growing retail business based in Liverpool to recruit a Junior Buyer to join their team. Working on the FMCG side of the business, you will play a key-part in supporting the Senior Buyer on Pet Food. You will be an established Buying Assistant / Assistant Buyer, currently working for a retail business buying FMCG. The ideal candidate will have a common-sense approach to buying and a strong trading mentality. You will be a fast-learner who can adapt quickly to change and have the ability to cope with the pace and pressure of a fast-paced retail business. As this role is heavily admin based, it will not suit those who are very product focussed / creative. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join an established retail business growing year on year.

Skills & Experience
· Currently working as an established Buying Assistant / Assistant Buyer, ideally within FMCG
· Strong trading mentality
· Common sense approach to buying
· Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment/ adapt quickly to change
· Commercially aware
· Good level of IT ability, particularly Excel & highly organised with attention to detail

Client information
Our client is a market leading retail business based in Liverpool

Remuneration
Salary negotiable depending on level of experience


About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com