Senior Buying Manager, Fresh – Strategic Leader

Lidl; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to join the Purchasing team. The role involves supplier negotiations, designing innovative buying strategies, and leading category management. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in retail purchasing, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative attitude. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including holidays and discounts.

Benefits

35 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Sabbatical

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Buying/Purchasing expert in a retail food environment.
• Strong numerical skills to interpret and analyse complex data.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and hold supplier negotiations with confidence.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Lead categories and oversee packaging design.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Numerical skills

Job description

A prominent retail company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to join the Purchasing team. The role involves supplier negotiations, designing innovative buying strategies, and leading category management. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in retail purchasing, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative attitude. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including holidays and discounts.