senior buying manager - fresh food in London

London Full-Time No home office possible

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Job Description

Senior Buying Manager – Food

London – Hybrid Working

£65,000 – £75000 + £6k CA Bonus & Benefits

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Buying Manager to join an established and well-loved food retailer. This is a great opportunity for a commercial and product focused Buyer / Sourcing Manager to join the grocery team, responsible for their private label products with a focus on fresh foods.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Buying to deliver commercially focused product ranges that meet both Departmental and Company targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the department.

As a Senior Buying Manager some of your duties will include.

Lead your team of Buyers to manage their individual categories
Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Ensuring selected product lines achieve season defined timeframes.
Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
Plan & deliver specific promotions & events within your department
Attending trade shows / outlets, supplier markets
Negotiate the best possible contracts & terms.
Plan & forecast ahead 6/12-month future strategies
Monitor continual competitor and price analysis to stay ahead
Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Management team
Develop the Buying team to ensure they fulfil their individual career potential.

Key requirements for the role.

Proven previous experience as a Buying Manager or Sourcing Manager within a food retail environment
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced market.
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects.
Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.

If you think you have the right experience please get in touch today to find out more