Strategic Food Buying Leader - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Buying Manager to drive growth and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food retail buying and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers up to £80,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model. You'll be responsible for negotiating costs and collaborating with internal teams to strengthen our product range.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Private healthcare

Access to subsidised onsite gym

Career development support

Stream app for early pay access

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a buyer within food retail.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of Co-op and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate costs and terms with suppliers.
• Be accountable for strategic delivery of the commercial budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams for clarity of workflow.
• Plan and prioritize work within the team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Strategic mindset

Job description

A leading retail company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Buying Manager to drive growth and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food retail buying and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers up to £80,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model. You'll be responsible for negotiating costs and collaborating with internal teams to strengthen our product range.