Senior Buying Manager | Hybrid, 35 Days Holiday, Pension

LIDL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer seeks a Buying Manager for their Head Office in Tolworth. This hybrid role involves overseeing product categories, negotiating with top suppliers, and making strategic decisions on investments. Candidates should have retail buying experience, passion for food retail, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including 35 days holiday pro rata, 10% in-store discount, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Buyer in the retail sector.
• Passionate about the food retail industry.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Common sense, pragmatic, logical and quick thinking.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions involving multi-million pound investments.
• Oversee categories from conception to launch.
• Negotiate with Account Managers and Directors.
• Analyse trends and project sales.

Skills

Decision-making

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Initiative

Presence

Job description

A major grocery retailer seeks a Buying Manager for their Head Office in Tolworth. This hybrid role involves overseeing product categories, negotiating with top suppliers, and making strategic decisions on investments. Candidates should have retail buying experience, passion for food retail, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including 35 days holiday pro rata, 10% in-store discount, and a pension scheme.