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Senior Buyer

Ref: AS8177522

Liverpool, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Cost Management
  • Supplier Negotiation

About the candidate

The candidate is a senior buyer with over five years of experience in procurement, specialising in the retail sector. Their proficiency lies primarily in the confectionery vertical, having developed and executed vendor negotiation strategies and category management methodologies in high-pressure retail environments. This candidate is especially known for their strong analytical capabilities, using sales data effectively to shape purchasing decisions that boost product performance. They operate with a proactive and collaborative approach, contributing consistently towards team goals while forming robust relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers for optimal delivery and marketing execution.

Their recent roles have seen them deploy their expertise in a national retail chain, regional supermarket group, and a mid-sized food distributor, all of which emphasised procurement strategies. They have consistently achieved significant improvements in sales and cost reductions, reinforcing their ability as a strategic thinker and an asset to any potential employer.

What makes them great?

  • Sales Performance Improvement: Launched new product lines and bolstered sales by 20% via effective promotional strategies and identifying market gaps.
  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Successfully facilitated cost savings of 15% at a regional supermarket group through strategic supplier negotiations and review processes.
  • Inventory Management: Enhanced inventory turnover rates by optimising the supplier onboarding process and participating vigorously in sales forecasting efforts.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Vendor Negotiations: Proficient in orchestrating and managing supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and terms for confectionery categories.
  • Category Management: Expertise in overseeing category management processes, responsible for launching new product lines which increased sales by 20%.
  • Cost Reduction: Demonstrated track record of achieving cost savings, notably a 15% reduction through strategic supplier partnerships and performance optimisations.