Senior Buyer: Cooked & Continental Meats Leader

Sainsbury's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for a skilled professional to join its Buying Team, focused on Cooked and Continental Meats. This role involves developing effective sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and managing supplier relationships to drive value and innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Fresh Food Buying, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. A commitment to sustainability and quality is also key. Competitive benefits include discounts, performance bonuses, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

10-15% employee discount

Performance-related bonus up to 20%

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Fresh Food Buying.
• Flexibility to travel to supplier locations.
• Track record in Fresh food Category Management.
• Experience managing relationships within a supplier agreement framework.
• Ability to handle complex stakeholder interactions.
• Evidence of a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Cooked and Continental Meats.
• Lead a cross-functional team and manage buying models.
• Identify cost savings through supplier relationship management.
• Implement pricing and promotional strategies.
• Analyze data to optimize product range.
• Accountable for Category plan at Sub Cat level.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Category P&L management

Stakeholder interaction

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading UK retailer is looking for a skilled professional to join its Buying Team, focused on Cooked and Continental Meats. This role involves developing effective sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and managing supplier relationships to drive value and innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Fresh Food Buying, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. A commitment to sustainability and quality is also key. Competitive benefits include discounts, performance bonuses, and personal development opportunities.