Senior Buying Manager

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

A leading food retailer in the North West of England is looking to recruit a Buying Manager to oversee the Buying and Category Strategy for Chilled Foods, by effectively sourcing and negotiating the optimum cost price with suppliers.

The company are a winner of multiple awards for their products and service and have won awards in recognition of the way the treat their employees.


About the RolenThe jobholder will be accountable for developing and bringing to market a profitable category range using their excellent market and product knowledge.

With responsibility for short shelf-life, chilled products, you will be required to identify and source new suppliers as well as optimising terms with the current supply base.

The role will involve developing new and innovative own-label products as well as managing relationships with some of the UKs best known grocery brands.

You will also be required to manage the price files associated with the contracts and to execute in season promotional activity to optimise sales, profit and supplier income.


About the PersonnWith Buying / Trading experience in the FMCG Retail sector, you will have complete freedom and autonomy to manage your category from top to bottom and have a proven track record of building strong relationships with suppliers and implementing the category strategy to maximise sales.

You will have ultimate accountability for margin and profitability, whilst ensuring that the business stays one step ahead of their competitors, sets retail trends and meets consumer needs.

This will be underpinned by your outstanding negotiation skills along with strong commercial acumen.


What you'll get in returnnThe successful applicant will be paid a market-leading salary (up to six figures) dependent on experience, with a benefits package that includes healthcare, 25 days holidays (increasing with service), contributory pension and a host of other incentives.

However, just as importantly, this will provide the job holder with the opportunity to make their mark in a fast growing, vibrant and innovative business where colleagues are encouraged to make a difference .


What to do nownIf you believe you have the background, skills and experience outlined above, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a genuine difference, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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