Senior Buyer, Food & Café Partnerships

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in London is seeking a Senior Buyer for its cafés to shape food offerings and drive commercial success. This role involves leading category plans, developing supplier relationships, and implementing pricing strategies to enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze data to drive performance. This position promises an inclusive workplace with various benefits, including colleague discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

20% colleague discount for you + 1 household member

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension + life assurance

Tailored induction + training

Perks via M&S Choices portal

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

1 paid volunteer day a year

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with proven ability to deliver results.
• Capable of turning complex data insights into strategies.
• Strong communicator able to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive category sales and profit through commercial plans.
• Lead supplier relationships with focus on negotiation.
• Develop strategies optimizing product choice and pricing.
• Set promotional plans aligned to Food Group strategy.
• Analyze insights and market data for innovation opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading food retailer in London is seeking a Senior Buyer for its cafés to shape food offerings and drive commercial success. This role involves leading category plans, developing supplier relationships, and implementing pricing strategies to enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze data to drive performance. This position promises an inclusive workplace with various benefits, including colleague discounts and wellbeing support.