Buyer - Impulse

Buyer - Impulse

North London

Hybrid

£45,000 - £55,000

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a successful food retailer within their growing team.

You will be responsible for driving the Buying strategy to ensure the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development within the impulse category.

• Take full end to end ownership of the commercial & trading strategy for Impulse categories
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Maintain outstanding levels of supplier service and work seamlessly with internal departments to resolve and issues promptly.
• Always seeking new suppliers to deliver a stronger commercial offer than current suppliers, or to supply new / alternate products and categories to the business
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines with the own brand team.
• Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team

Key requirements for the role;

• Proven previous Buying experience within a fast-moving FMCG / Food environment.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing retail market.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.

If you think you have the right experience and looking for a new opportunity to develop your career with a leading national retailer, then get in touch and apply today