Job Description
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What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and providing opportunities for career progression, we offer a fantastic package of benefits:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, along with additional deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
* Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses on the same spend.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* An exclusive deals and discounts website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
* Life Assurance providing death in service cover of up to three times your annual pay.
* Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
About the role
Reporting to: Lead Category Manager
Location: Wellingborough, Eccles, or Watford
Job Summary: Maximise the profitability of specific product categories, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve cash profit.
We are seeking a Category/Buying Manager in the Retail Grocery team, focusing on Crisps, Snacks & Nuts, based in one of our offices in Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford.
You will be responsible for
* Developing and implementing category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets while ensuring product availability.
* Growing the own brand business by sourcing products to increase sales and margins.
* Negotiating annually with suppliers for favorable terms.
* Responding to customer feedback to shape category plans and improve satisfaction.
* Handling customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
* Communicating category plans and objectives clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Ensuring product displays reflect the principles of good, better, and best.
* Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities and improve workflows.
* Adhering to our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, promoting diversity and inclusion.
You will need
Operational skills
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and record keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Experience
* Previous purchasing experience preferred.
* Extensive experience in FMG preferred.
* Proven ability to work autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
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