Category Manager | Chilled Food | Supermarket Retail
Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this retail giant in the appointment of a new Buying Manager to bring into their existing trading team.
An outstanding place to work with a real focus on culture and colleague opportunities and development, there really is no better place to continue your retail buying career.
In the role of Buying Manager, you will be accountable for a category that sits within their extensive chilled offering. Working closely with suppliers and the in-house NPD team, you will drive the range and offering to ensure our client stays at the forefront of the UK market.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the chilled food category.
2. Collaborate with suppliers and the NPD team.
3. Drive product range and offering.
4. Review suppliers and negotiate trading terms.
5. Ensure supply continuity and product availability.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Food-based buying background, ideally within supermarkets, convenience, or food service.
2. At least 2 years of experience in the chilled food category.
3. Experience in a complex, constantly changing food retail environment.
In return, our client can offer genuine career opportunities, a recognized wonderful business culture, and unrivaled exposure to working within a UK leading retailer. The successful candidate will receive an attractive base salary with extensive benefits associated with the business and their partners.
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