Our Food Commercial division is at the heart of delivering a market-leading offer to our customers. We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our Grocery division. We work collaboratively across supermarket, convenience, and online channels to ensure our ranges are competitive, distinctive, and aligned with our vision to help everyone eat better. You’ll join a passionate and innovative team that thrives on understanding customer needs and shaping the future of food retailing.
More about the role
As a Buyer, you will own and deliver the buying and selling strategy for your category, ensuring commercial performance across all channels. Day-to-day, you’ll develop and execute customer-focused category plans, negotiate optimum product costs, and implement pricing and promotional strategies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams on projects such as new product development, range reviews, and cost-saving initiatives through consolidation and tenders.
This role offers the opportunity to influence key stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and drive innovation within our own-brand portfolio. You’ll play a critical role in delivering value competitiveness and growing market share while supporting our sustainability goals.
More about you
You’ll have proven experience in buying or a similar commercial role, with the ability to analyse financial, market, and customer data to identify opportunities. Strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of product cost drivers are essential. You’ll demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead projects and influence outcomes.
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially astute, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as you’ll work with a wide range of teams to deliver shared objectives.
Essential criteria
1. Experience as a Buyer within a retail environment with proven ability to develop and execute category plans aligned to business strategy.
2. Demonstrable experience in negotiating product costs and managing supplier relationships.
3. Ability to analyse financial, market, and customer data to identify opportunities.
4. Experience implementing pricing and promotional strategies to deliver commercial advantage.
5. Proficiency in using buying systems and processes to manage product ranges effectively.