Role Overview
Develop and implement best in class supplier and manufacturer relationships to achieve improved, pricing & promotions, product range, availability. Ensuring close alignment with sales, category & operations so the sales team are armed with the right products at the right price, with the right shelf life at the right time to deliver our ambitious global growth plans. Act as the voice and advocate with our supplier base and with FMCG manufacturers and retailers. Support the trading team during seasonal periods to ensure seasonal is delivered on time.
Role Responsibilities
Work with the procurement director to identify ways to improve the current buying model.
Manage relationships with existing and potential new suppliers, retailers and buying groups.
Work with the sales team to ensure that the buying model delivers the best solution for customers.
Manage all suppliers to their contractual obligations.
Ensure all agreed KPI's are visible and measured consistently throughout the year.
Leverage supplier and manufacturer relationships to ensure all product data and other relevant export compliance information is current and available when required.
Deliver strong revenue growth and sales support from manufacturers by building joint business plans.
Ensure commodity pricing is monitored and challenge supplier cost price increases effectively.
Ensure forecasting accuracy & maximum availability of NPD.
Support the seasonal manager during the seasonal...