Buying Manager

Quest Search and Selection Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-brand business in London is seeking a Buying Manager to lead their commercial agenda in snacking categories. You will manage a team of buyers and have full P&L responsibility for the budget. The position offers a hybrid working model, annual bonus, and further career progression. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in buying, particularly in snack products. Apply today with your CV.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Annual bonus

Potential for permanent role

Car Allowance

25 days holidays plus birthday off

Competitive pension contribution

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in relevant buying or commercial roles.
• Experience in Snacking categories is essential.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a buying team of 2-5 people.
• Take complete P&L ownership for the category.
• Manage category pricing and develop a pricing strategy.

Skills

Experience in buying roles

Data-driven decision making

P&L Management

Analytical skills

Job description

Quest Search & Selection is recruiting for a Buying Manager. In this position, you will be at the center of the business, where you will lead and drive their commercial agenda for all snacking categories including crisps, nuts, chewing gum, confectionery, protein bars etc.

Please note this is a 12-month contract initially.

This business is a global multi-brand business which has been established globally and has over 300 stores & growing.

Through your team of buyers, you have the opportunity and full accountability to shape the future of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the buying team of 2-5 people by providing guidance and coaching
• With a focus on net profitability, take complete P&L ownership of the budget for the category.
• Manage category pricing including the development of a pricing strategy
• Full ownership for department supplier income delivery & responsibility for reporting performance across the business, whilst managing month-end processes

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5-7 years experience within relevant buying or commercial roles
• Past or present experience in Snacking, crisps, nuts, chewing gum confectionery, protein bars whether from Retail, Ecommerce, or wholesale is essential.
• A head for figures, as this area is data-driven
• Has expertise knowledge of revenue, sales, margin, and promotional income
• P&L Management experience

Benefits

• Hybrid working model - both WFH and in 3 days in Office
• Annual bonus
• Poential f the role going perm or being exended, due to growth
• Car Allowance - circa 5k
• 25 days holidays with Birthday off
• Competitive pension contribution
• Staff discounts across their stores and online

The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a fast-growing and ambitious business, where their people are their biggest asset! If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today, quoting the reference no. JO-99

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.