World Foods Buying Manager — Strategic Sourcing & Growth

Morrisons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a Buying Manager for their World Foods category in Greater London. The role involves planning and negotiating product ranges to maximize sales and margin. Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on customer needs. This position is based at the head office in Bradford and offers perks like colleague discounts and pension contributions.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buying Manager in a competitive market.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Experience delivering category strategies successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develop category plans to drive sales and profit.
• Negotiate and deliver margin targets with suppliers.
• Engage with supplier relationships to ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Category strategy development

Customer centricity

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Job description

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a Buying Manager for their World Foods category in Greater London. The role involves planning and negotiating product ranges to maximize sales and margin. Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on customer needs. This position is based at the head office in Bradford and offers perks like colleague discounts and pension contributions.