Senior Buyer, Cooked & Continental Meats — Sourcing Leader

Sainsbury’s Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to develop and execute sourcing strategies for Cooked and Continental Meats. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, executing promotional strategies, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in fresh food buying and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including employee discounts, healthcare, and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Pensions scheme

Interest-free car loan

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fresh food buying and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams effectively.
• Strong resilience and confidence during negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Cooked and Continental Meats.
• Lead a matrix cross-functional team across various departments.
• Identify and negotiate cost savings with suppliers.
• Implement pricing and promotional strategies to drive sales.

Skills

Supplier management

P&L management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to develop and execute sourcing strategies for Cooked and Continental Meats. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, executing promotional strategies, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in fresh food buying and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including employee discounts, healthcare, and performance-related bonuses.