Job Description
A leading UK multi-channel FMCG wholesale and retail business is looking to recruit a Senior Buying Manager to oversee the Trading and Category Strategy for their Own Label grocery ranges. The company are an award-winning business and a major player in the retail and foodservice sector, and this will be a key appointment in their quest to continue their success.
About the role
Reporting to the Buying Director, this will be a high-profile role where you will be responsible for managing the commercial relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to maximise income, whilst optimising cost and margin. There will be a significant amount of NPD projects, where you will work hand in hand with the other category teams to develop exciting own label products. You will negotiate all trading terms with your suppliers including overriders and advertising agreements, in order to deliver a promotional calendar that will drive sales and keep the company ahead of the competition. You will conduct range reviews, work collaboratively with suppliers and internal contacts to produce joint business plans, with ultimate accountability for margin and profitability of your category.
About the Person
This would suit someone with a retail and / or wholesale Buying background who has significant experience in developing own brand products across grocery categories. You will have a s...