Job Description
Job Purpose - Buyer BWS / Alcohol / Food and Drink
Through company expansion and business growth, Savers Health and Beauty is looking to appoint a buyer in the BWS/Alcohol/Food and Drink sector. This role requires a thorough understanding of customer needs, the ability to identify and source new products, and a review of existing ranges to ensure a commercially viable assortment of products that provide our customers with quality and value, while maintaining competitiveness and driving sales, profitability, and overall commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop, implement, and deliver category plans in the BWS/Alcohol and Food and Drink sector, including range reviews, promotions, pricing, and stock management that align with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
2. Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies relevant to the category.
3. Adhere to legislation and brand guidelines, and effectively communicate with customers to drive footfall and profitable sales.
4. Work closely with the Marketing and Online team to deliver exciting customer stories through social media and www.savers.co.uk.
5. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practices with peers and stakeholders.
6. Partner with the Merchandising team to agree on a merchandising strategy that delivers the right range in the right store, ensuring availability and control of slow-moving stock.
7. Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable, and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
8. Manage and review pricing to ensure profitability, operating within the Company pricing strategy.
9. Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure base sales and promotional forecasts are adhered to, maintaining in-store availability to meet needs.
10. Develop effective internal working relationships with cross-functional team members to support and enhance category objectives and performance.
11. Build and maintain effective external relationships to enhance the Savers proposition and meet customer needs.
12. Adopt appropriate negotiation strategies to attain the best terms for the category and the business.
13. Continually develop expert knowledge in category products, competitors, and market activity to deliver increased category performance objectives.
14. Manage and deliver projects as required.
15. Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
Person Specification
1. Experience in the BWS/Alcohol/Food and Drink categories desired.
2. Commercially sound with an excellent ability to understand and interpret market information.
3. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
4. Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Project Management planning skills.
7. Excellent attention to detail.
8. Excellent communication skills: written and verbal, including presentations.
9. Problem Solver - confident.
10. Energetic, adaptable, and flexible in approach.
11. Ability to work under pressure.
12. Team player.
13. Good PC and software skills.
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