Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Retail Group
Job Description:
Job Summary
BP Oil UK Ltd is looking for a commercially driven and highly experienced Senior Buying Manager to lead and elevate our retail buying strategy. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in retail category management, strong supplier relationship skills, and a proven ability to deliver profitable, customer-focused growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement buying strategies for assigned retail categories, aligned with BPs commercial goals and customer needs.
2. Lead end-to-end product sourcing, selection, and negotiation to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and supply chain efficiency.
3. Use customer data and analytical insights to identify trends, customer behaviours, and opportunities for category innovation and growth.
4. Produce clear data visualisations and insights to influence senior partners and support strategic decision-making.
5. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, securing mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
6. Lead complex negotiation planning to secure favourable terms that enhance profitability and competitive advantage.
7. Support retail territory development by identifying new marke...