Food Buyer

FOOD BUYER Our client is an expanding multi site retailer who is now looking to expand there food category. As a Buyer, you will be expected to source new products and categories, develop relationships with suppliers, build successful ranges, negotiate competitive prices, and generally drive your category forward. This is a very exciting and unique opportunity for a Buyer to join the Food department of this expanding, dynamic retailer. Responsibilities * You will have primary accountability for maximizing sales, margin & profitability in this category * Evaluate product offering from suppliers, ensuring optimal cost and quality. * You will lead a team building long term supplier relationships to deliver a successful product offer. * Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure quality standards are met. * Working closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure efficient stock ordering is in place to forecast and maintain product availability * Drive efficiency and effectiveness within the department, while ensuring that we maintain quality standards and adherence to statutory requirements. * Responsibility for the implementation of the product strategy and ensuring that the business meets with customer needs. * You will manage and negotiate price changes and share updates with internal stake holders. * You will monitor & review competitor information to ensure your product offering stays relevant in a changing market. Ideal Candidate * Proven record of building relationships and influencing both internal and external stakeholders. * Confident and ambitious personality is vital to the role. * Exceptional organizational skills is essential to be successful in this role * Strong commercial and market awareness. * Ability to meticulously analyse data with great attention to detail. * Proactive, hardworking and reliable. * A true team player underpinned with great interpersonal skills