Job summary

FMCG/Stockist/Distributor business based on the outskirts of Southampton require a Buyer. Applicants need previous procurement or supply chain experience, have commercial acumen, the "eye for a deal", IT literate and a great team player.

Key skills required for this role

Buyer, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement

Important

Buyer, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement

Job description

FMCG/Stockist/Distributor business based on the outskirts of Southampton require a Buyer. Applicants need previous procurement or supply chain experience, have commercial acumen, the "eye for a deal", IT literate and a great team player.

Working as part of a small multi-discipline commercial team the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and stock management activities.

Specific duties of the Buyer role include:

• Manage customer order process from receipt to despatch
• Sourcing of products from new and existing suppliers
• Ensure products are delivered from suppliers OTIF
• Manage stock levels and replenishment plans in MS Excel
• Liaison with warehouse and other departments

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous purchasing, supply chain, logistics, customer services or Buyer experience
• Experienced using MS Excel in a working environment
• Commercial acumen and/or the ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Proactive, positive and outgoing personality
• Happy to be site-based 5 days per week. Role is commutable from; Salisbury, Andover, Winchester, Eastleigh, Totton and Southampton