Average Category Buyer salary in the UK

*Relocation opportunity* Quest Search & Selection are currently working with a leading supplier in the fashion and footwear industry. They are looking for a Buyer to join the team based in Carlisle Key responsibilities of this Buyer: Assist with sourcing, developing, and delivering a commercially focused and well balance product range alongside the Junior Merchandiser.Aim to develop ranges to maximise sales and profit aligned to brand market position/ value.Continually exceed customer expectations through delivering a consistent , commercial , well-balanced range and attend sign-off meetingsWork as part of a team with merchandising, design & QA. Negotiations with suppliers and factories directly focusing on margin management and cementing a long-term relationship with suppliers. Build effective working relationships across the business and developing team members at a BAA/AB level Key requirements of this Buyer: Ideally 3 plus years Buying experience in junior buyer or buyer level.Ideally have experience in fashion, Accessories or footwear but other categories will be considered.Previously been involved in NPD.Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential. Benefits included for this Buyer: Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)HolidaysPensionFree Parking If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, please send you cv details today quoting the reference. no JO-2403-111329/B We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A specialist automotive/motorsport manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Senior/Category Buyer to work from their Leicestershire headquarters. You will take responsibility for a particular category and selection of suppliers to ensure that high quality parts and components are delivered OTIF to enable Production targets to be met. Competitive salary with benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Discounts, Healthcare.They also offer strong career development and will provide you with career opportunities. As the Senior/Category Buyer you will support the Purchasing team in: Supporting the company's growth by enabling profit through effective sourcingReducing supplier lead time whilst ensuring they maintain the high standards expected.Deliver a strategy for your category to ensure that both general production and new model manufacturing can be fulfilled.Identify cost saving opportunities within your specific category. To be successful as a Senior/Category Buyer you will have: Previous experience as a Category Buyer, Senior Buyer or Project Buyer within a manufacturing business, ideally within the automotive industry.Experience in New Product Introduction.Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.Far East sourcing.Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.Ability to work under pressure.Purchased a range of materials, components, and parts.Worked with a range of MER/ERP systems. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch. Please note: Any reference to salary or pay rates in this advertisement are indicative only and should only be used as a guide. ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Engineering Buyer Based in Bedford, we are proud to be recognised as a global leader in the production of sophisticated machinery serving a number of critical markets. Established over 40 years ago, our machines have been installed in verging on 100 countries all over the world. Due to upcoming requirement, we now require a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. You will be responsible for purchasing across a number of different categories and can look forward to a varied and interesting role in a busy department. We would be interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment and have several years of Purchasing/Buying experience. We can offer an attractive salary of up to £40,000 (DOE) plus benefits including a cash health plan, matched pension contributions and uniform. Did we mention we throw an awesome Xmas party? We are also fully invested in our staff and their training and development and are also currently undergoing a full building refurbishment using staff ideas and contributions, making us a truly great organisation to work for. When applying for this role, please indicate your current salary (plus benefits package), minimum salary required, notice period and your reasons for wishing to move from your current company. Alliance Consulting is acting as an employment agency in this respect. Alliance Consulting specialise in the placement of engineers throughout the UK. By sending us your CV you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. By applying for this role you hereby consent to us submitting your CV to our client. If you do not wish your CV to be sent to our client then you must clearly state this to us. Equally, if there are any companies that you do not wish your CV to be sent to (for whatever reason), then please let us know of this when you apply.