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Junior Buyer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 29,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Junior Buyer - Slough - Paying up to 30k + Benefits and Career Progression

My client a well established National distibutor are looking for a Junior Buyer to support the Food category, helping to manage product ranges, liaise with suppliers, and ensure smooth operations across the business.

What you will do as a Junior Buyer:

  * Support the buying team by managing new product setups, supplier relationships, and internal queries.

  * Monitor and analyze product performance, ensuring slow-moving or delisted stock is managed effectively.

  * Work with suppliers, finance, marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure product launches run smoothly and all product data is accurate

  * Track commodity price movements and provide insights to help maximize commercial opportunities.

  * Assist with price increases, ensuring all documentation is correct for implementation.

  * Help maintain category competitiveness, ensuring our product range stands out against key competitors.

Experience of the Junior Buyer:

  * Some experience in buying, supply chain, or category management within a foodservice, retail, or wholesale environment.

  * A strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyze sales data and market trends.

  * Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience managing supplier relationships.

  * Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.

  * Knowledge of Mintec or commodity pricing would be an advantage.

Benefits the Junior Buyer would receive:

  * This role is a fantastic stepping stone into a full Buyer position.

  * Work with a collaborative and supportive team.

  * Gain exposure to key business functions, from marketing to supply chain and sales.

  * Hybrid working 2-3 Days in the Office

  * 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

  * A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%)

  * Life cover that you can increase.

  * A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

  * Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.

  * Free on site parking

  * Company events

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