At a Glance
- Tasks: Maximise profitability and enhance customer satisfaction in the confectionery category.
- Company: Join Booker Group, a leader in wholesale and retail.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work from Wellingborough, Eccles, or Watford with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a measurable impact in a fast-paced industry while shaping product strategies.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in buying or category management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LT
Shift Hours: 38 hrs per week (Monday - Friday)
Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Senior Buying Manager, known internally as Category Manager, to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in maximising the profitability of specified product categories, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving cash profit across the business. You will take ownership of category performance, using insight, analysis, and market understanding to shape strategy, optimise ranges, and deliver sustainable growth.
You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our offer remains competitive, relevant, and aligned with customer needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced wholesale/retail environment and is ready to make a measurable impact. This role can be based out of Wellingborough, Eccles or Watford.
The development and implementation of category plans ensuring delivery of sales, margin and profit are met whilst maintaining continuity of product availability. Growth of own brand business, sourcing as appropriate to grow sales and margins. Annual negotiation with suppliers to ensure competitive terms year on year. Seek and react to customer feedback at every opportunity, shaping the category plan, whilst linking to the sell plan and customer satisfaction.
Responds to customer queries and complaints professionally, at speed. Be able to communicate category plans and objectives for relevant product categories, ensuring understanding and buy-in is achieved. Ensure product area in the business centres reflect the principles of good, better and best. Working as part of the team to identify opportunities and develop or improve ways of working. Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence championing diversity and inclusion.
Operational skills relevant for this job: Exceptional communication.
Senior Buying Manager - Confectionery - Booker Group employer: Booker Group
Booker Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where employees are empowered to drive innovation and growth in the fast-paced wholesale and retail environment. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Wellingborough, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere, competitive salary packages, and the chance to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and business profitability.
