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Job Description
At our company, we're not just market leaders in own-label product innovation and affordable luxury - we're trailblazers in transforming the retail landscape! As we embark on one of the most significant retail transformations, we're building a bigger, better, and bolder food business. We're on the hunt for a passionate and dynamic buyer to join our vibrant team and drive our market share to new heights. Imagine being at the forefront of sourcing the highest quality poultry that captivates and delights our customers, enhancing their experiences with every interaction. If you have a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences, this is your chance to shine and make a real impact. Join us on this exhilarating journey and be a part of revolutionizing the retail world!
To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
What you'll do
Your key accountabilities will include:
* Drive sales and profit in line with operating plan budgets
* Drive market share performance
* Lead relationship with suppliers through effective commercial management
* Prepare and agree category plan with Management Team through analysis of customer insight, sales and trends
* Set effective range strategies to optimise selling format and product choice, understanding space requirements
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include:
* Decision making
* Commercial savvy and negotiation skills
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Analysis of commercial and customer information to seize & deliver commercial opportunities
* Team working
Everyone's welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.
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