As a result of our clients expansion plans, and continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Food Buyer to be based at a busy Head Office in Plymouth.
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
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Pension
* Long service awards
* Employee discount
* Cycle to work scheme
If you are currently seeking a new challenge and feel you would be a good fit, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. For an informal chat please call TQR Plymouth and ask for Laura, many thanks for your interest