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WHSmithPosted 1 week ago

Buyer - Food To Go

HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Own and report on category KPIs for food mains and ambient products, including branded and own-brand ranges. Manage the supplier base by sourcing best products to deliver commercial KPIs and brand quality expectations. Define and deliver pricing and promotional strategies while leading negotiations for contracts and joint business plans. Continually generate value through range, price, promotion, marketing, and negotiated improvements. Lead cross-functional trials and new propositions within coffee and hot food. Collaborate with suppliers and product development to build new ranges. This role offers autonomy as a key decision maker within the Commercial team, focusing on driving performance and improving the food proposition.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous food buying/commercial experience
  • Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Great at relationships & influencing
  • Excited about negotiation and product
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Good with numbers and understanding customers
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Great team player

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