Job Description
Senior Buyer - Fresh Food
Central London – Hybrid Working
£55,000 - £70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a successful food retailer at their London Head Office. You will be responsible for leading a team within own brand fresh food - categories TBC.
You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Buying to deliver commercially focused product ranges that meet both Departmental and Company targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the own label fresh food department.
Some of your duties will include.
1. Lead your team of Buyers to manage their individual categories
2. Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
3. Ensuring selected product lines achieve season defined timeframes.
4. Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
5. Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
6. Attending trade shows / outlets, supplier markets
7. Negotiate the best possible contracts & terms.
8. Plan & forecast ahead 6/12-month future strategies
9. Monitor continual competitor and price analysis to stay ahead
10. Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Manageme...