Hybrid Food Buyer: Strategy, Sourcing & Margin Growth

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer. This role involves developing and implementing trading strategies for food products and enhancing sales margins. The ideal candidate will have food buying experience from the UK retail or wholesale sectors, excellent negotiation skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, with flexible working arrangements of 2 days a week in the office and the rest from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food buying within UK retail or wholesale.
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation tactics with suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trading strategies for food products.
• Create the category vision to enhance cash sales.
• Source new suppliers and products to increase market appeal.
• Manage cost reduction strategies to meet margin targets.
• Analyze data to drive strategic decisions for growth.

Skills

Food buying experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Planning and organization

Job description

A leading food retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer. This role involves developing and implementing trading strategies for food products and enhancing sales margins. The ideal candidate will have food buying experience from the UK retail or wholesale sectors, excellent negotiation skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, with flexible working arrangements of 2 days a week in the office and the rest from home.