Senior Buyer - Food

Rise Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retailer in Leeds is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the food category, focusing on ambient and impulse products. This pivotal role involves driving profitability, negotiating costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong buying background and excellent negotiation skills, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k DOE

Qualifications

• Experience in buying private label food products.
• Proven track record of driving cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product assortment and profitability.
• Renegotiate cost prices with brands and suppliers.
• Identify gaps in product range and source products.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply Base Management

Cost Efficiencies

Job description

This range is provided by Rise Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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This fast-growing retailer is looking to hire a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for putting together the range for the food category, with a focus on ambient and impulse food categories. With ambitious plans to grow the category, they are seeking an experienced and driven Buyer who can add real value to the business.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Buying, this is a pivotal role in shaping the product assortment, ensuring they offer exceptional value to customers. The role involves driving profitability by renegotiating cost prices with major brands and suppliers, identifying gaps in the product range, and sourcing products strategically to expand the offering. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and be accountable for the margin and profitability of your category.

About the Person

The ideal candidate will have a retail or wholesale Buying background, with strong experience in buying private label food products. You should possess excellent supply base management and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of driving cost efficiencies and identifying commercial opportunities to add value.

What you’ll get in return:

The position offers a competitive salary up to £60k DOE.

What to do now:

If you believe you have the relevant background, skills, and experience, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a difference, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Management

Industries

• Retail, Wholesale, and Food and Beverage Retail

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