Buyer- Drinks

Funky Pigeon; Aldgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Funky Pigeon is seeking a Buyer to drive the commercial performance of their category. The role involves managing a complex category, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering strategic initiatives to enhance sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and relevant buying experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

4 pm Friday finish

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday plus your birthday

Family-friendly leave policies

Competitive pension contributions

Sharesave scheme

Annual bonus based on performance

Private medical insurance

Staff discount card

Qualifications

• Relevant buying/commercial experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and tracking sales and profitability KPIs.
• Curating the optimum assortment to meet commercial targets.
• Negotiating with suppliers and defining pricing strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. They go the extra mile for our customers and enable our growth. Our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing to do their best work. As a Buyer (Grade D), you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all formats. This role involves managing a category with scale and complexity, requiring relevant commercial experience. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.

What you will be doing

1. Delivering and tracking sales and profitability KPIs.
2. Curating the optimum assortment for customers to meet commercial targets.
3. Generating initiatives to increase sales and profitability.
4. Managing the category and trade plan aligned with the business strategy.
5. Negotiating with suppliers, including strategy and terms improvement.
6. Defining pricing and promotional strategies.
7. Source and develop products/suppliers in line with strategy.
8. Delivering projects and trials with cross-functional teams.
9. Contributing to the annual budget process.

What we are looking for

• Relevant buying/commercial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Numeracy skills and data analysis ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and resourceful attitude.
• Team player.

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid working model.
• 4 pm Friday finish.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Staff discount card for stores and online.

About us

Celebrating 230 years, WHSmith has grown into a globally recognized brand present in over 30 countries. We are committed to our planet, people, and communities. As an inclusive employer, we welcome colleagues from diverse backgrounds and are committed to flexible working and support during the application process.