Buyer
Ref: AS7407581
Kidderminster, England
£50,000
- Permanent
- Food Category Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Data-Led Buying
About the candidate
A seasoned food-focused buyer with a strong background in retail FMCG, bringing solid experience across category management, supplier negotiation, sourcing and promotional planning. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.
They have worked across mid-sized, regional and national retail environments, building a strong understanding of food categories, customer insight and commercial performance. Collaborative, adaptable and data-led, they would be a strong addition to an agile commercial team.
What makes them great?
- Strong Commercial Impact: Helped drive around 15% profitability growth for a key food category through effective supplier negotiation and promotional planning.
- Proven Sales Growth: Contributed to around 20% category sales growth while supporting range management, supplier meetings and trade activity.
- Cost-Conscious Approach: Supported sourcing and pricing initiatives that reduced expenses by around 10%, while maintaining product availability and quality standards.
Areas of expertise
- Food Category Management: Experienced in managing food product ranges, promotional plans and category performance within fast-paced retail environments.
- Supplier Negotiation: Confident in building supplier relationships, improving pricing and supporting stronger commercial outcomes.
- Data-Led Buying: Skilled in using sales, spend and customer insight data to shape range decisions, forecasts and procurement strategies.