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Category Buying Manager

3 months ago


Puddington Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom Millbank Holdings Full time
Do you have extensive experience in a retail or food background?

Do you have a proven track record in delivering and maintaining a distinct point of difference across your category?

Would you be interested in joining one of the UK's innovative food retailers where you will be involved with regular foreign travel to the far east?

If you've answered yes, this could be the role for you so read on and get in touch now to avoid missing out

The Opportunity

Given recent project trajectories, our client is currently seeking an ambitious Buyer to work in the Head Office based in Deeside to help implement the category strategy within poultry to increase sales and accelerate margins.

As a Buyer, on offer to you will also be 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 help maximise sales and improve margins.

Your credibility to influence at a very senior level in retail is vital.

You will need to be able to act as a leader and role model for others in the team, by ensuring that the company keeps one step ahead of retail trends, competitor activities and consumer demands.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

Must have food experience whether from a retail or food services background, big category at least 25% market share will involve foreign travel to far east, etc.

with this role and poultry a distinct advantage.
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.
A background in a complex, constantly changing food retail environment would be ideal.
Get in touch now

If you're seeking career progression where you will join one of the fastest growing UK retailers and have previous poultry experience, this could be the role for you so apply now or contact Jacqui Reynolds via LinkedIn.


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