Buyer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have experience as a Buyer in an FMCG environment? Are you a confident communicator who has the ability to lead a team?
I am working with an FMCG/retail business based in Nottingham who are looking for a Buyer to come in and join their Buying & Merchandising team.
In this role you’ll be responsible for range, promotion, price, supplier relationship management and Category Commercial Trading across all channels.
Some other responsibilities include;
- Be responsible for all competitor reviews, pricing strategy, promotions & range reviews and managing our supply base.
- Monitor stock levels across the estate to ensure that there is good cover to deliver sales, working closely with the Merchandiser to deliver targets set.
- Manage our Supplier relationships effectively & collaboratively, ensuring our values are lived and breathed.
- Ensure product mix KPI’s are met by working closely with all relevant key stakeholders.
- Manage, coach and develop a small team of Assistant Buyers and Product Admin.
To be successful in this role you’ll need proven retail procurement experience.
You will need excellent communication skills & the ability to lead a team, whilst also having a hands-on approach.
There is hybrid work available in this role with them offering 2 days in office per week. They are willing to pay up to 42k for this position.
To find out more please apply via this ad. If you’d rather have an initial chat first, that’s fine – please contact Ben Davies at Distinct Recruitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £37,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Buyer roles across Distinct Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,000 - £43,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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