* Extremely successful, market leading food retailer with significant turnover.
* Highly commercial environment with a fast‑paced culture focused on exceeding customer expectations.
* This Buyer role is a new position and is ideal for an individual who wants to progress their career in a growing retailer. Potential for role to become permanent.
* Excellent flexible working – 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home (offer flexible hours).
The role
* As a 12‑month fixed‑term contractor you will develop, implement, and review a customer‑centric category strategy for a specific food category, creating innovative buying strategies that exceed customer expectations.
* Deliver the category vision, focus on growing cash sales and margin, and build long‑lasting mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
* Source new suppliers and products that excite consumers and create value, choice, and quality, thereby driving sales and margin.
* Develop promotional plans and in‑store activations that drive footfall and consumer value perception.
* Develop and manage a cost‑reduction strategy that delivers targeted margin, and demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics and commodities.
* Use data and insights to work with internal and external stakeholders – merchandising, marketing, and retail operations – to drive strategy delivery.
* Demonstrate hands‑on buying experience and negotiate directly with suppliers using varied tactics and styles.
* Show a passion for the customer, product, and commerciality.
* Communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships.
* Apply insight and data‑analysis skills to action opportunities that drive profit.
* Plan, organise, and work independently as a self‑starter with a can‑do attitude.
Benefits & details
* Thriving in a matrix blue‑chip structure that is down to earth and personable.
* Excellent package – up to £70,000 plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits.
* Location – 3 days a week in the office and the rest from home with flexible hours.
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