Buyer
Ref: AS8709025
Bracknell, UK
£69,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Procurement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Supplier Relationship Management
About the candidate
The candidate is an accomplished Buyer with substantial experience in the retail and food distribution sectors. They have effectively managed purchasing responsibilities in a variety of settings, including a regional supermarket chain and a national food distributor, demonstrating proficiency in supplier management, category enhancement, and strategic procurement. With a background rooted deeply in sustainability and data-driven decision-making, they excel in environments that value dynamic market analysis and strong stakeholder relationships.
This candidate thrives in roles that demand a blend of analytical rigour and creative marketing approaches to drive business objectives. Their past roles have seen them implement cost-saving initiatives and engage in meaningful negotiations that have contributed directly to improved financial outcomes and operational efficiencies in their respective organizations.
What makes them great?
- Excelled in cost reduction, securing a 15% cut in expenses without compromising on the quality of goods at a regional supermarket chain.
- Boosted category sales by 20% through effective product positioning and strategic marketing initiatives at a national food distributor.
- Improved the efficiency of procurement processes which enhanced stakeholder engagement and satisfaction in a mid-size retail company.
Areas of expertise
- Detailed data analysis to inform strategic buying decisions and boost category performance.
- Skillful negotiation to secure advantageous terms, achieving significant cost reductions and sustaining product quality.
- Efficient management of supplier relationships, enhancing lifecycle processes for branded and own-label products.