At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fresh food buying strategy and drive profitability through supplier negotiations.
- Company: Fast-growing online retailer in Central London with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £75,000, flexible working, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment perfect for high-energy self-starters.
- Why this job: Join a scale-up and make a real impact in the fresh food market.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK food retail, strong negotiation skills, and data-driven mindset.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our Client is an extremely successful, fast-growing online retailer based in Central London. It is a highly commercial environment with a fast-paced culture focused on delivering a best-in-class customer experience. This role is ideal for an individual with fresh foods buying experience who wants to join a scale-up business where they can play a part in the growth and expansion of the business.
Location: 4 days in the office (Central London), 1 day from home.
The Role: As Senior Buyer Fresh Food, you will develop, implement, and review a branded buying strategy for a specific range of product categories, delivering both customer and profitability objectives. The Senior Buyer Fresh Food will understand data-driven insights and market trends to identify areas of growth and opportunity that will grow sales and profit. In this role, the Senior Buyer Fresh Food will own supplier negotiations, driving profitability and availability. Working cross-functionally with marketing, e-commerce, pricing, and partnerships teams, the Senior Buyer Fresh Food will lead the category strategy and vision that will exceed customers' expectations and deliver financial objectives.
Ideal Candidate: This Senior Buyer Fresh Food role is ideal for a commercial customer buyer with experience from UK food retail. Ideally, you will have e-commerce experience across protein, produce, dairy, etc. It is essential to demonstrate hands-on negotiation and supplier management experience along with commercial strategy development. You will have strong analytical skills and data skills and will be a proficient user of Excel. For the role, it is essential to be a tenacious, strong communicator who gets things done. You will thrive in a culture that is fast-paced, high energy, and growth-focused. In addition, you will be comfortable working with ambiguity and will take a solution-driven approach. Must be a high-energy self-starter who is a fantastic relationship builder with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Benefits & Details: You will thrive in a scale-up environment that has a growth mindset. Excellent package – depending on experience GBP 75,000. Location – Central London with flexible working (4 days in the office and 1 day from home).
Senior Buyer Fresh Food in London employer: Seven
As an Ecommerce Merchandise Manager at our fast-growing online retail company, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while being part of a team that values data-driven strategies and customer experience. Join us in a location that fosters creativity and embraces the latest technologies to enhance your career in ecommerce.
