BuyerOur client have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer/Assistant Buying to join their FMCG business specifically set up to service the education sector.This role will manage a portfolio of products and/or services in the product range such as:ICT andamp; Office Equipment, Audio Visual, Electrical, Whiteboards andamp; Noticeboards.The post holder must establish and maintain effective and proper buying processes for the products within their portfolio, including Contract Management and Catalogue Production.As a Buyer, you will work collaboratively with suppliers and with internal stakeholders to deliver strong product ranges, sales, pricing and category growth.You will develop and implement your own category strategies.Experience requiredPrevious experience working as a Buyer or Assistant Buyer, or transferable business-related experience looking to progress into purchasing.Demonstrate good commercial knowledge, expertise and understanding of purchasing are key to the success of the roleDemonstrate good negotiating skillsCan challenge stakeholders regarding working practices and how processes are managed.Ability to work autonomously andamp; experience in using own initiative to identify areas for improvement and undertaking best practice by independently seeing implementation through to successful conclusion.Can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholdersSound market knowledge,Being able to use Excel is ess