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Buyer

Ref: AS5446210

Walsall, England

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Household FMCG
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Category Strategy

About the candidate

This candidate is a commercially minded Buyer with strong experience across FMCG retail, specialising in household products. They bring a great mix of category management, supplier negotiation and market insight, with a track record of shaping ranges that improve availability, drive sales and keep customers happy.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks. Based around Walsall, England, they would be well suited to a fast-paced retail or consumer goods environment where they can use data, supplier relationships and category strategy to deliver clear commercial results.

What makes them great?

  • Commercial Results: Led household FMCG initiatives that improved product availability and helped increase sales by around 20%.
  • Cost Control: Contributed to around 15% cost reduction through effective budget management, supplier negotiation and range optimisation.
  • Operational Insight: Supported inventory improvements and supply chain reporting that helped reduce stockouts by around 10%.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Strategy: Experienced in building and delivering household FMCG category plans using market trends, consumer insight and sales analysis.
  • Supplier Negotiation: Confident managing supplier relationships, negotiating effectively and supporting cost-focused procurement decisions.
  • Range & Inventory Optimisation: Skilled in improving product availability, supporting stock efficiency and helping reduce stockouts across retail environments.