Buyer

Our client, a family-run distributor with over 50 years' experience of supplying automotive, industrial, marine and leisure markets. Due to the retirement, they are seeking a Product Buyer to join their Head Office team in Bristol.

As a Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing, selecting and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best possible products are available for customers. You will also work closely with Branch Managers and sales teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and at the right price.

We are particularly keen to hear from Buyers with a product related background that are experienced at operating at an international level.

Office Based - Commutable from - Bristol, Bath, Long Ashton, Stoke Gifford, Portbury, Portishead, Congresbury, Chew Magna, Warmley, Saltford, Thonbury, Nailsea, Iron Acton, Yate, Keynsham, Clevedon

££competitive dependent upon experience + bonus + pension + 20 days holiday plus bank holidays + full product training + career progression opportunities

The Candidate

• Proven experience in a Buyer / Purchasing role on an international scale is a must!
• This should be within a product based / distribution environment, ideally this will be automotive parts, electrical or industrial distribution although this is not essential.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• You should be articulate with excellent communication skills to deliver often complex information to all levels of the business.
• Attention to detail, a sense of urgency and adaptable under pressure are key attributes for this role.
• A very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.

The Role

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules & rebates with suppliers to ensure optimal cost and delivery times.
• Deliver to a sales, margin and stock budget.
• Re-Ordering of all products - working with open to buy, minimum stock quantities and constant liaison with branch managers and field sales teams to ensure key lines are always in stock.
• Working with the Distribution team to co-ordinate all aspects of product purchasing.
• Far East sourcing (FOB, Manufacturing, Quality Control) to ensure products made abroad are built to the highest quality & safety specifications.
• Strengthening relationships with product suppliers and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure we are enabling our sales teams to reach their targets.
• Understanding the life cycle of a product in a seasonally reactive business.
• Conduct market research to ensure trends & commercial opportunities are identified.
• Analyse sales data to identify product performance & make informed recommendations for product improvements.
• Visiting suppliers & trade shows.

Apply in Confidence

To apply for the position of Buyer please forward your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly on 079********* for a further chat on the job.

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