Buyer

3 days ago

Bracknell, United Kingdom Head Office Full time

**At a glance**
- We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. There will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.
- The salary range for this role is set at £36,400 - £54,600 per annum.
- This is a permanent position and will be overseeing Seasonal Confectionery.

**About the role**

As a Buyer for Waitrose & Partners (Level 7), you will be:

- Working in a Category Pod, consisting of but not limited to Buyer, Merchandiser, Supply Planners, Technologist, Product Developer, deliver shared KPIs for the pod through collaborative working.
- Support Category Pod to deliver individual accountabilities (Indirect Shared KPIs)
- Facilitate horizontal working across Category Pods

This role would suit someone who is self motivated, with an ability to influence internal stakeholders and inspire our suppliers to invest in Waitrose. It would be ideal for a confident, assertive person, with good communication and numerical skills. The ability to work in a matrix way across the boundaries of hard line reporting is crucial. Creativity and a passion for products are also desirable.

**Essential skills and experience you’ll need**
- Experience working as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or equivalent in a similar environment
- Data based decision making experience
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Effective performance management skills
- Experience of working together across boundaries
- Ability to empower others

**Benefits of the Partnership and the Role**
- You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose
- The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)
- Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits.

**Next Steps**
- You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
- Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

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