Senior Buying Manager — Category Strategy & Negotiation

Morrisons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer seeks a Buying Manager to oversee product planning and sourcing in the Channel Islands. This role focuses on developing a competitive product range, driving sales, and maximizing margins while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has significant experience in buying, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in delivering category strategies within a complex market.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

4.5 day work week

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare

Perks with over 850 retailers

Qualifications

• Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer in a similar environment.
• Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex market.
• Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area.
• Driving sales and profit through customer insight to deliver the right range.
• Delivering margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Customer centricity

Commercial understanding

Job description

A leading UK retailer seeks a Buying Manager to oversee product planning and sourcing in the Channel Islands. This role focuses on developing a competitive product range, driving sales, and maximizing margins while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has significant experience in buying, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in delivering category strategies within a complex market.