Category Buying Manager

Do you have a proven track-record of working within the food retail industry?
Are you an ambitious buyer, with knowledge of reviewing suppliers, introducing new sources and negotiating trade terms?
Would you like the chance to join one of the UK’s innovative food retailer’s operating across both chilled and ambient categories?
If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you so read on for further details and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity
Due to our client’s fast-moving and fast-growing UK food retailer, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Buyer to utilise your buying expertise to implement the category strategy to maximise sales and improve margins.
This opportunity will also provide you with an excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday, 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount, free parking, highly subsided restaurant onsite with a Michelin star Chef, subsided Costa onsite, discounted gym membership, charity fundraising events, educational sponsorship, enhanced maternity/ paternity leave, long service awards and reward & recognition.

The role
As a Category Buying Manager,  you will think quickly and act decisively to build strong relationships with suppliers, implement the category strategy to maximise sales and improve margins. The credibility to influence at a very senior level in retail is vital. You will need to be able to act as a role model for others in the team, by ensuring that the company keeps one step ahead of retail trends, competitor activities and consumer demands.
This role is a full-time and permanent position based in the Head Office in Deeside, with possibility for Hybrid work.

You will have the following qualifications & experience
A background in a complex, constantly changing food retail environment would be ideal.
A proven track record in delivering and maintaining a distinct point of difference across your category is essential.
Buyers with experience working in Food Retail would have the ideal knowledge required for this role.
You must have experience of reviewing suppliers, introducing new sources, and negotiating trading terms.
Your Buying experience will give you the knowledge to oversee supply, ensure continuity and product availability.Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity where you will work collaboratively with suppliers to maximise sales within a bustling food retail environment, if you believe you have the expertise to drive this change, then this could be the role for you so apply now to avoid missing out!
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