At WHSmith Europe our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers, the ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.
As a Buyer, you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats. This role will be managing a category with scale and complexity, so you will need to have previous relevant commercial experience. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.
What you will be doing:
- Delivering and tracking against the key commercial KPI’s of sales and profitability
- Curating the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all our commercial targets
- Generating a continuous pipeline of value creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability
- Being responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns to the overarching business plan
- Negotiating with and managing the supplier base, including a clear supplier strategy and the ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms
- Defining the pricing and promotional strategy for the category
- Product/supplier sourcing & development in line with strategy
- Delivering projects and trials within your own area with cross functional engagement
- Contributing to the annual budget building process
What we are looking for:
- Previous buying/commercial experience with strong negotiation skills– necessary
- Sense of urgency for goal achievement. -Manages simultaneous projects, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Results focused idea generation. Innovative and creative problem solving. Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results.
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WHSmith is an exceptional employer, particularly for the Multi-Site Store Manager role at Liverpool Airport, where you will lead a dynamic team across various store formats. We prioritise employee growth through tailored development plans and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and open communication. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to wellbeing, WHSmith offers a rewarding environment where you can thrive while enhancing every journey for our customers.
