Join our dynamic Food Commercial division, where innovation meets customer focus. Our team is dedicated to delivering a distinctive and competitive customer offer. We are passionate about helping everyone eat better and are committed to sustainable growth through strategic buying and selling practices.
More about the role
Our Buyer - Baby (Non Food) role is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact for our smallest and most important shoppers! Working as part of a dedicated and passionate team, you'll own the buying and selling strategy across Nappies, Wipes, Baby and Kids Toiletries, and Baby Accessories. This includes sourcing from major multinational FMCGs, managing the P&L, and organizing events and activations.
More about you
To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate strong analytical skills and a good understanding of financial, market, and customer data. You should be experienced in managing supplier relationships and influencing stakeholders to secure commitment to your plans. Flexibility in your communication style to inspire and engage will be crucial.
We seek someone who takes accountability for results, has excellent negotiation skills, and a strong commercial background. Effective communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking are essential to thrive in this role.
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of buying systems and processes
* Proven buying experience in retail or FMCG
* Experience in supplier contract management
* Ability to analyze problems and make effective decisions
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for complex information
* Experience delivering cross-functional projects
We are committed to inclusivity and support your development. We offer flexible working, recognition for extra effort, and a range of benefits including colleague discounts, pension schemes, life cover, performance bonuses, holiday allowances, season ticket loans, interest-free car loans, cycle schemes, health plans, pay advances, retail discounts, private healthcare, and more. We also provide generous parental leave policies and other family-friendly benefits. For more details, visit our website.
At Sainsbury’s, we believe in work-life balance and a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our team is responsible for all food, non-food, and clothing items in stores and online, fostering a culture of innovation and risk-taking. The experience gained here can open doors to further career development within our business. If you’re passionate about products and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.
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