Job Category: Food Commercial (Including Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Buying)
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Pet Food Buyer to join our Trading team at Sainsbury's. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and high-profile grocery category that has experienced significant growth since the pandemic. With 60% of households owning pets, there is substantial growth potential in this vibrant and diverse market.
As a Senior Buyer, you will be at the core of our Household, Baby & Pet category. Your responsibilities include managing a wide range of branded and own-brand products across ambient, chilled, and frozen lines. A key aspect of your role will involve optimizing sourcing and sales strategies and defining the future direction of the category, focusing on Premium Pet, Treats, and Future Pet propositions.
You will report directly to the Head of Buying and collaborate closely with a cross-functional team. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that combines strategy, creativity, and fun, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
* Manage sourcing, sales strategies, and category development for pet food products.
* Lead negotiations with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
* Develop and implement strategic plans for the category.
* Use data and insights to inform decision-making.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure category success.
Qualifications:
* Experience in buying or commercial roles within retail or FMCG.
* Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
* Experience in category management and delivering strategic plans.
* Ability to analyze data and use insights to inform decisions.
* Proficiency in using commercial systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Additional Information:
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, offering flexible working options, development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including discounts, pension scheme, life cover, performance bonuses, and wellbeing support. For more details, visit www.sainsburys.jobs.
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