Buyer - Impulse & Snacks

The role of Buyer - Impulse & Snacks role is to utilise data and have an understanding of brands to create new ranges, appropriate pricing and sales-boosting strategies to deliver profitable ranges and drive year on year growth.

Quest Search & Selection are proudly partnering with this global multi-brand business which has been established for over 100 years and has over 200 stores globally and growing

The Responsibilities for this Buyer - Impulse & Snacksposition:-

• Curating the right product mix to meet customer and commercial goals.

• Driving initiatives to grow sales and profitability.

• Delivering sales and profit targets through effective KPI management.

• Owning the category and trade plan in line with business strategy.

• Managing supplier relationships and negotiations to improve terms.

• Defining pricing and promotional strategies.

• Overseeing product sourcing and development.

• Leading cross-functional projects and trials.

• Contributing to annual budget planning.

To be successful in this Buyer - Impulse & Snacks position:-

• Ideally having 2-3 Years + experience within Buying.
• You'll be an experienced Buyer, Junior Buyer who has bought branded product ranges within food /FMCG or another branded category.
• If you have Snacking, Gifting Food, Impulse, Seasonal, Biscuits or Confectionary experience this is desirable but not essential.
• Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans to suit the specific markets.
• A head for figures, as this area is data-driven.
• Has expertise knowledge for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income.

The Benefits of this Buyer - Impulse & Snacksposition:-

• 25 days Holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Bonus potential
• Car Allowance
• Flexible working (3 days in the office)
• Early finish friday.

The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a fast growing and ambitious business, where their people are their biggest asset! If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today, quoting the reference JO-31

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.