Buyer - Fresh Food

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in North London is seeking a Buyer to join their team. This role offers excellent hybrid working options and involves building supplier relationships, sourcing products, and analyzing market trends. Ideal candidates will have retail experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Buyer or similar in retail.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with suppliers.
• Sourcing suppliers and negotiating prices.
• Analyzing sales figures for future planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Buyer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join a leading retailer based within their North London office, with excellent hybrid options available.

Responsibilities:

1. Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
2. Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices
3. Analyzing sales figures to plan successful future lines
4. Reviewing levels of own brand stock & ensuring adequate levels are available while minimizing risk
5. Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Management team
6. Dealing with and resolving escalated supplier queries
7. Analyzing market trends and competitor activity
8. Working with the own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as Buyer / Junior Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast-paced retail environment; fresh food experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced, ever-changing market
• Good level of education; a degree is preferable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
• Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products, including advanced Excel

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please apply today.