Category Buying Managers

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retail company based in Cheshire is seeking an experienced food buyer to join their talented team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving profitability and delivering margin improvements while managing relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in grocery buying and a passion for the food industry. This role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Excellent benefits

Long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying role within the grocery sector.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully growing multiple product categories.
• Passion for working in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver margin improvements and drive profitability.
• Build excellent relationships with your supply base.
• Set and agree promotional plans and costs for products.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Food industry experience

Job description

Category: Buying Managers – Food Retail

Salary: Attractive salary + Excellent Benefits

Location: Cheshire

Bring your food retail buying experience to this award-winning business.

If you’re an experienced, talented retail food buyer looking for your next career move, this could be a great opportunity for you.

My client is a large, award-winning food business renowned for its product ranges and backed by an enviable heritage. They are committed to delivering high-quality product innovation at good value for their customers. As such, they have a talented buying team that they are now looking to strengthen further.

As an experienced food buyer with varied category experience, you will be a key member of a large, talented team, responsible for delivering margin improvements and driving profitability. You’ll be accountable for a number of ranges within a specific product category. A key part of the role will involve building excellent relationships with your supply base, setting and agreeing promotional plans and costs for new and existing products.

To be considered, candidates should be in a buying role within the grocery sector, possess first-class negotiation and relationship-building skills, and have a passion for working in the food industry. With a demonstrable track record of successfully growing multiple product categories, you’ll have experience working closely with colleagues and driving commercially viable product innovations in a highly commercial environment. In terms of product area and experience, candidates from all areas of food retail buying are encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values its workforce and offers long-term opportunities within the buying arena and beyond.

To apply, please send your details through to me today.