Purchasing Expert
1 week ago
Sainsbury's is a leading UK retailer dedicated to helping everyone eat better. Our Buying Teams are responsible for delivering high-quality products at the best prices to our customers.
We're looking for an experienced Purchasing Expert to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping everyone eat better.
Job DescriptionThe role of Purchasing Expert involves owning, delivering, and optimizing the buying and selling strategy for specific categories within our stores. You will be responsible for driving sustainable market share growth and cash profit through competitive and distinctive customer offers.
You'll work cross-functionally with our teams to review product ranges, identify opportunities for improvement, new product development, and cost savings. Your strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and effective communication will enable you to make key decisions in both the Buying Strategy and Selling Strategy.
As a Purchasing Expert, you'll optimize the supply base, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional projects to deliver successful outcomes. With excellent communication skills, adaptability, and resilience, you'll navigate complex information, influence stakeholders, and lead relevant projects to successful delivery.
What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to your basic pay, you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary.
We also provide a range of benefits, including:
- A colleague discount scheme offering 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
- An annual holiday allowance and the option to buy additional holiday.
- A pension scheme and life cover.
- A cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan.
- A health cash plan and access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers.
- An Employee Assistance Programme and private healthcare.
This is a full-time position, and we require a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in negotiating with suppliers and optimizing product ranges. You should have excellent communication skills, adaptability, and resilience.
If you're passionate about food and committed to delivering quality and value to our customers, we'd love to hear from you.
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