Buyer; Snacking

Buyer – Snacking

Based in Aldgate, London (3 days a week)

At WHSmith, our people are at the heart of everything we do. They’re the ones who go the extra mile for our customers and help drive our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can think creatively, act boldly and do their very best work.

We’re now looking for a Buyer – Snacking to join our fast-paced UK Travel team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll take full ownership of a complex, high-volume category, with the autonomy to shape strategy and deliver commercial success across all WHSmith formats.

As Buyer, you’ll be the key decision-maker for your category, driving sales, profitability, and innovation. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to build a compelling, customer-led snacking offer that performs across our travel estate.

• Owning and delivering sales and profit targets for your category
• Curating the optimal customer-focused assortment to meet commercial goals
• Developing and delivering a robust category and trade plan aligned to the wider business strategy
• Creating a strong pipeline of value-driving initiatives to accelerate growth
• Leading supplier negotiations and managing long-term supplier relationships
• Defining pricing and promotional strategies
• Sourcing and developing products and suppliers in line with category strategy
• Delivering projects and trials with cross-functional teams
• Contributing to the annual budget and forecasting process

You’ll be a commercially driven buyer who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys owning decisions from end to end.

• Previous buying or relevant commercial experience
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Confident negotiation skills and supplier management experience
• The ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and Power Point
• A collaborative team player with a passion for delivering results

We offer a competitive reward package designed to support both your career and