Buyer

Ref: AS1781753

Plymouth, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• FMCG Procurement
• Supplier Negotiation
• Category Management

About the candidate

An experienced procurement professional with a strong background in FMCG buying, this candidate has built a solid track record across retail, manufacturing and category-led environments. They are confident managing supplier relationships, reviewing market trends and shaping product ranges that support sales, margin and availability.

They are a collaborative and commercially minded individual who enjoys working with internal teams and external suppliers to keep things moving in fast-paced settings. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Commercially focused: Has delivered improved sales and margin performance through strategic planning, range optimisation and competitor analysis.
• Strong product launch experience: Supported a successful FMCG product launch that exceeded initial sales projections.
• Cross-functional approach: Works well with stakeholders across buying, supply chain, quality and commercial teams to support timely delivery and operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier negotiation: Experienced in working with suppliers to improve product ranges, support availability and create longer-term value.
• Category management: Skilled in using competitor insight, market research and customer demand to inform range decisions and pricing strategies.
• Procurement analysis: Confident analysing purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier selection processes.