Graduate Buyer - FMCG business
Peterborough
Starts at £22832 and goes up £1374 every 6 month for 3 years
Are you a recently qualified Graduate looking for an opportunity to start your career?
Do you have big ambitions and need a company that can match them?
If the answer is yes then this is the perfect job for you to get started!
Our client is a hugely successful, international manufacturer of FMCG goods seen on the shelves of all retailers in the UK and around the World.
They have established themselves as one of the best in the business and now they are offering someone the chance to join their talented purchasing team!
Role Description
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join the Purchasing Team in a rapidly growing business to help manage and develop an existing supply base, as well as
The fast-paced environment of the FMCG industry means that this role will develop constantly, with new challenges arising every day within a business that is organically growing.
Role Objective
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Process and Manage orders to ensure suppliers are delivering in the correct timeframe, with all cost and stockhold requirements being adhered to.
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Problem solve scenarios by quickly learning and understanding a manufacturing based MRP system to ensure that risk of excess stock / cost is reduced.
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Engage and manage the full supply base to ensure that best possible cost / service options are being considered.
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Proactively look for cost savings through consolidation and negotiation with existing suppliers.
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Proactively look for cost savings through sourcing and development of new suppliers.
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Ensure that existing suppliers are maintaining agreed cost and lead-time agreements.
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Prepare and circulate internal management reports.
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Maintain accuracy on system inputted data to allow the best visibility for the planning and production departments.
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Liaise closely with customer facing BDM’s to ensure the purchasing decisions are as informed and as accurate as possible.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a business that invests in its people every single day.
To be considered for this position you must be a graduate, preferably within the last 2 years and preferably with a 2:1 or above.
You must be passionate, driven and hard working and be ready for a challenge.
If you feel you meet the requirements of this role and are ready for this exciting opportunity, please apply now