A leading food retailer and wholesaler in the North West of England is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to oversee the Buying and Category Strategy for one of their Fresh Food categories by effectively sourcing and negotiating the optimum cost price with suppliers. The company are a winner of multiple awards for their products and service and have won awards in recognition of the way the treat their employees.
About the Role
The jobholder will be accountable for developing and bringing to market a profitable category range using their excellent market and product knowledge. With responsibility both branded and own brand ranges, you will be required to identify and source new suppliers as well as optimising terms with the current supply base, with a particular emphasis on NPD and Innovation. You will also be required to manage the price files associated with the contracts and to execute in season promotional activity to optimise sales, profit and supplier income.
About the Person
With Buying / Trading experience in the Retail or Wholesale sector in a food category (preferably short shelf life such as meat, produce, dairy, deli etc) you will have a proven track record of success in managing the trading of your category from top to bottom. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers that allow you to implement the category strategy to maximise sales. You will have ultimate accountability for margin and profitability, staying one step ahead of competitors via innovation, all the while prioritising customer needs. This will be underpinned by your outstanding negotiation skills along with strong commercial acumen.
What you’ll get in return
The successful applicant will be paid a market-leading salary dependent on experience, with a benefits package that includes relocation assistance where appropriate, private healthcare, 25 days holidays (increasing with service), contributory pension and a host of other incentives. Whilst this is an office based role, the company supports occasional home working, typically 1, but sometimes 2 days per week.
What to do now
If you believe you have the background, skills and experience outlined above, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a genuine difference, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV.