Senior Buying Manager — Flexible Hours & Remote

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Search and Selection Ltd is seeking a Buying Manager to lead a dynamic team in developing and delivering a customer-first category strategy within a fast-paced, growing UK food retail environment. The role focuses on innovative buying, margin growth and end-to-end supplier negotiations.

You will manage at least three direct reports, drive cost-effective supplier negotiations, and shape in-store activations and promotions to boost footfall and value perception.

Qualifications

• Hands-on buying experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team of buyers (min 3 direct reports).
• Strong negotiation and JBPs experience with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to develop, implement and review a customer-centric category strategy.
• Create and deliver the category vision to grow cash sales and margins.
• Negotiate JBPs that deliver category objectives and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop and manage a team through development plans and performance reviews.
• Source new suppliers/products to excite consumers and drive sales and margin.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing and retail operations to deliver strategy.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Relationship management

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Self-starter

Buying experience

Job description

Seven Search and Selection Ltd is seeking a Buying Manager to lead a dynamic team in developing and delivering a customer-first category strategy within a fast-paced, growing UK food retail environment. The role focuses on innovative buying, margin growth and end-to-end supplier negotiations.

You will manage at least three direct reports, drive cost-effective supplier negotiations, and shape in-store activations and promotions to boost footfall and value perception.