Assistant Buyer - Spirits and Softs - Bristol
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s.
Purpose of the role
Support the buying team with all buying requirements on sourcing, cost management, supplier (commercial) management and administration of the range.
About the role
In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely communication of cost files and price changes to suppliers, facilitating any annual adjustments to pricing and duties. You’ll maintain and update the Purchasing savings tracker and commercial deal records, ensuring precise administration. Collaboration with the marketing team is key to supporting a market-leading product range. You’ll also serve as the main point of contact for the Product Data team and depots, manage sales force queries, and handle new supplier and product setups with effective communication across the business.
You’ll play a crucial role in supplier relations, acting as the first point of contact for both new and existing suppliers and assisting in supplier negotiations on a long-term basis.
About you
You have a strong understanding of the drinks industry, which would be a valuable asset in this role. Additionally, your previous experience in buying or supplier management gives you an edge, helping you effectively navigate supplier relationships and purchasing processes.
About us
Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.
From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.
We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.
We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/
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