Junior Buyer and Account Manager (Private Label)

· Permanent

· Location: Solihull (Monkspath)

· Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)

· Salary: £35,000

· Benefits: Opportunities for growth and development, 15% staff discount

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual (currently working at Junior Buyer level or higher) to join our fast-paced Commercial Department. This multifaceted role offers a mix of contract management, supplier liaison, and buying responsibilities, playing a vital part in our expanding team.

The successful candidate will oversee the lifecycle of all private label & packaging contracts and proactively identify+flag potential risks. The role also includes placing purchase orders to support business needs.

Building and maintaining supplier relationships is an important part of the role, helping to ensure smooth communication and address any issues that may arise. There will also be opportunities to contribute to new product development initiatives, adding variety to the role.

While primarily based in the office, occasional international travel may be required to meet suppliers or attend trade shows.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management: Oversee the lifecycle of all private label contracts and packaging agreements.

· Account Management: Maintain communication with suppliers to address any issues or queries, ensuring smooth operations and effective resolution of concerns.

· Purchasing & Stock Control: Place purchase orders, monitor stock levels to meet business requirements, and proactively identify and flag potential supply risks.

· Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks such as setting up new product lines, managing stock, answering office calls, and providing general support to the team.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:

· Have some commercial experience in a fast moving consumer goods environment

· Be a driven person, who is looking to grow and develop.

· Be someone who can work well independently.

· Be a confident communicator.

· Have excellent time management and organisational skills.

· Have strong analytical and numerical skills.

· Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

· Have a Grade B or above in Maths and English GCSE.

· Have a degree in any subject or equivalent.

About Us

Farmfoods is a successful, independent retailer specialising in frozen food. We are renowned for excellent quality and great value, without compromise. There are over 350 Farmfoods shops in the UK and 4 distribution centres with a Commercial Office based in South Birmingham.

The office is home to many of the company’s Directors and Senior Management Team so the successful candidate must be comfortable and confident dealing with people at all levels of seniority along with external stakeholders such as suppliers and customers. Above all, the successful candidate should share and be able to demonstrate previous working examples of the Farmfoods values: Hard Work, Trust, Respect and a Positive Attitude. A “can do” attitude is essential.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today and start your journey with Farmfoods!