Purchasing Manager
4 days ago
Red Cat Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retail Buyer to join our team.
About the Role- Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to ensure the best product range for our market.
- Analyse market trends to inform buying decisions and drive business growth.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate optimal prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
- Conduct competitive shopping and market analysis to stay ahead of the competition.
- Understand retail pricing ladders and cost implications to make informed decisions.
- Maintain high-quality stock levels by monitoring discrepancies and escalating issues to suppliers and management.
- Run regular reports to analyse sales performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with the planning team and suppliers to coordinate efforts and achieve common goals.
- Support the Buying Team in planning promotional activities to drive sales and revenue growth.
- Visit stores regularly to build trust relationships with operators, operations managers, and ops teams.
- Travel to meet suppliers, source products, and attend trade fairs as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing and procurement of consumer goods.
- Market analysis and trend forecasting.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Stock quality control and maintenance.
- Report generation and analysis.
Requirements
- Degree in Business or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role in retail/FMCG environment.
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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