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Base pay range
Location: 2/3 days a week in West London office
About the Company:
This company is dedicated to promoting health and sustainability in the communities. They are committed to supporting organic, natural, and sustainable products and actively work to protect biodiversity. As a values-driven business, they aim to positively impact the lives of their customers, employees, suppliers, and the planet.
Role Overview
This business is looking for a Fresh Food & Drink Buyer to join the team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in curating a dynamic selection of products that reflect their commitment to quality and sustainability. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to enhance the product offerings, delivering an outstanding experience for the customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Product Selection: Choose a range of grocery products for both in-store and online that aligns with the brand and customer needs.
* Supplier Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and evaluating product performance.
* Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and help ensure timely product replenishment, analysing sales data and demand forecasts to prevent stockouts.
* Promotions: Assist in planning and executing grocery promotions, events, and sampling.
* Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date on market trends and competitor activity to inform product selection and pricing.
* Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including store operations and marketing, to meet sales targets and maintain smooth operations.
Requirements
* 1-3 years of buying experience within food
* Ideally have retail buying experience
* Commercially minded with excellent organisational skills.
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
* Passionate about food, health, and wellness, with a keen interest in the organic food industry.
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a variety of viewpoints fosters innovation and strengthens teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Lime Talent is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Retail
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