Buying Managerup to £78,000 DOENorth LondonI'm currently recruiting for an experienced Buying Manager to join a leading national retailer within their Commercial team at their London Head Office. Offering a very flexible hybrid working policy. You will be responsible for maximising the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development within the own brand buying department. Some of your duties will include;Develop and manage the buying strategy for the specified categories within own brand food.Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliersUnderstand key cost drivers (and impacts) within your category and continuously identify opportunities for improvementFull responsibility of negotiation of cost price increases and ensuring timelines are communicated throughout the process.Continue to work collaboratively with current suppliers on reducing COGS and expand the range opportunitiesMaintain outstanding levels of supplier service and work seamlessly with internal departments to resolve and issues promptly.Always seeking new suppliers to deliver a stronger commercial offer than current suppliers, or to supply new / alternate products and categories to the businessAnalysing sales figures to plan successful future lines with the own brand team.Working closely with the new product development teams to maintain quality levels within products.Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management teamKey requirements for the role;Proven previous Buying / Procurement / Sourcing experience within a fast-moving FMCG / Food environment.Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levelsExcellent understanding of all MS Office products.If you think you have the right experience and looking for a new opportunity to develop your career with a leading national retailer, then get in touch and apply today