Our Food Commercial team is at the heart of delivering a market-leading food offer to millions of customers across our supermarket, convenience, and online channels. We work collaboratively to create distinctive, value-competitive ranges that reflect customer needs and trends. Joining us means being part of a dynamic, innovative division that shapes the future of food retailing.
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As a Buyer withing Sainsbury's Grocery and General Merchandise (GM), you will own and deliver the buying and selling strategy for your product category, ensuring sustainable growth in market share and cash profit. You will manage the commercial performance of the range across all channels, working closely with cross-functional teams to review and enhance product ranges, identify opportunities for new product development, and drive cost efficiencies.
Day-to-day, you will lead category planning, negotiate with suppliers, implement pricing and promotional strategies, and support own-brand development. You will also influence stakeholders and manage projects that deliver real impact for our customers and business.
More about you
You will bring proven commercial acumen and the ability to analyse market and financial data to identify opportunities. Your negotiation skills and understanding of supply chain cost drivers will enable you to deliver optimal outcomes. You will be confident in managing multiple priorities and engaging stakeholders effectively.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates accountability, clear communication, and collaborative behaviours. You should be adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering results while supporting the wider team's success.
Essential criteria
* Effective communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and gain commitment
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results
* Experience of working in a commercial role within a retailer
* Experience in trading, negotiation and managing complex supply chains