Senior Buyer – FMCG / High-Volume Trading Environment

SUMMARY:
Job Description:
An established and fast-paced trading business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its provisions department. This role is suited to a commercially strong individual with solid FMCG exposure who thrives in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.

Available to start early May

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and purchasing a wide range of FMCG products
• Compiling and issuing accurate quotations to clients
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Placing and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Managing supplier relationships and maintaining product availability
• Processing customer and supplier invoices
• Monitoring margins and ensuring profitability on transactions
• Handling foreign currency pricing and exchange rate calculations (where applicable)
• Working closely with accounts and operations to ensure smooth order fulfilment

• Proven experience in a senior buying role within FMCG, wholesale, trading or a similar fast-moving environment
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including basic formulas and calculations)
• Ability to manage high volumes of orders and work accurately under pressure
• Experience working on an accounting system (Pastel 14 advantageous)
• Solid understanding of product ranges and supplier management
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions/exchange rate calculations advantageous

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Strong numerical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Deadline-driven
• Able to multitask effectively