Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a retail giant in the United Kingdom. This role requires experience in retail buying, particularly in supermarkets or food services, to manage a frozen food category. Candidates must possess skills in supplier negotiation and product management, and in return, the position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits in a dynamic company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in retail buying, specifically in supermarkets or food services.
• Ability to introduce new suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Knowledge of supply chain and product availability.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the frozen food category.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to develop offerings.
• Ensure continuous product availability in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Supplier negotiation

Knowledge of food retail

Job description

Senior Buyer Frozen Food All retail buying backgrounds considered

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this retail giant in the appointment of a Senior Buyer to bring into their existing trading team. An outstanding place to work with a real focus on culture and colleague opportunities and development there really is no better place to continue your retail buying career. In the role of Senior Buyer you will be accountable for a category that sits within their extensive frozen offering. Working closely with suppliers and the in-house NPD team you will drive the range and offering to ensure our client stays at the forefront of the UK market. To be considered for this role you must come from a retail based buying background, having ideally worked within a supermarkets, convenience or food service based business - however all retail sectors and product backgrounds will be considered on merit. You must have the experience to review suppliers, introduce new sources and negotiate trading terms. Your Buying experience will give you the knowledge to oversee supply, ensure continuity and product availability. A background in a complex, constantly changing food retail environment would be ideal. In return our client can offer genuine career opportunities, a recognised wonderful business culture and place to work and unrivalled exposure to working within a UK leading retailer. The successful candidate will receive an attractive base salary with extensive benefits associated to the business and their partners.