Job Description
Category Manager – Food
North London (2 days a week)
Up to £50,000
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer / Category Manager to join a leading retailer based within their North London office, with excellent hybrid options available.
You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product ranges that meet both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth in the core grocery category.
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with large FMCG suppliers
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices
* Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines
* Review levels of own brand stock & ensure adequate levels are available and minimise risk
* Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team
* Dealing and resolving escalated supplier queries
* Analyse market trends and competitor activity
* Working with own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans
Key requirements for the role;
1. Proven experience as Buyer / Junior Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast paced, FMCG environment preferably Food / Beverage / Non Food grocery
2. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
3. Able to adapt swi...