A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Buying Manager to join a leading wholesaler of health and wellness products in Southampton. With an annual salary of up to £55,000 plus bonus, this permanent, full-time role is crucial for driving continued growth and success.

As the Buying Manager, you will lead a team of six taking charge of all buying functions within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role is integral in shaping product strategy and maintaining competitive edge in the market.

Key Responsibilities of the Buying Manager:

• Team Leadership & Development: Inspire, support, and guide your team to reach their objectives while providing ongoing coaching and performance management to foster high performance.
• Buying Strategy & Execution: Oversee daily buying operations, ensuring optimal stock levels, category balance, and alignment with promotions.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Review and enhance buying processes for scalability and data accuracy, while driving consistency in procurement practices.
• Supplier & Category Management: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to secure access to the latest products and best prices, negotiate commercial terms, and identify new brands.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise internal data and market insights to monitor buying performance and category trends.

Person Specification of the Buying Manager:

• Proven experience in buying or procurement within the FMCG industry
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team in a commercial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a history of achieving cost savings and commercial gains.
• An analytical mindset with comfort in working with sales, margin, and performance data collected from multiple sources.
• Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities and categories effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are a must.

Salary:

Up to £55,000

Hybrid working with x2 days on site

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, purchasing manager or commodity specialist