Buyer - Ambient

Brakes have an opportunity for a **Buyer** to join the Merchandising team on a full-time permanent basis who will report to the Category Merchandising Director. The Buyer’s role is integral to delivering a customer focussed range across our Ambient category’s including Grocery and impulse. You’ll be responsible for ensuring we source products effectively and responsibly whilst driving profitability.

Expect to achieve overall gross cash profit and delivery of category buying income targets and cash margin growth as well as own control cost of goods whilst managing terms and business planning effectively with our supplier base. You’ll support with improving the overall customer NPS scores related to product and price and source responsibly in line with our CSR Credentials.

This role is offering a hybrid working contract, with weekly visits into the Ashford, Kent office, so you must be with in a commutable distance.

**Accountabilities**:

- To source the most cost effective new and existing products that meet the needs of our customers total category & procurement KPIs.
- To successfully negotiate, manage and complete contract negotiations delivering cost and operational efficiency across the Group and our European buying alliance partners where applicable.
- To manage your supplier base, negotiating terms, developing joint business plans & delivering improved profitability, product and service levels.
- To work cross-functionally with our category, technical, pricing, finance & supply chain teams to deliver products that meets all quality and service level KPIs & customer needs.
- To ensure products are sourced responsibly throughout the supply chain and to work accordingly on delivery our CSR credentials and policies of the business.

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, company car / allowance, competitive pension scheme, the option to purchase additional annual leave, hybrid working agreement, flexible lifestyle benefits package, discount across the full range of our award-winning food and private medical health care