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Senior Buyer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GL51, Staverton Bridge, Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
What’s in it for you?
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays | Staff discount on products| Life Assurance Scheme | Discounts across high street brands | Personal Charity Support | Cycle to Work scheme | Tax-Free Childcare | Free onsite parking | Employee Savings Scheme
Must Have’s
* Previous experience within buying, category strategy, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations
* Strong commercial acumen with FMCG or foodservice product knowledge
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proficient in Excel and data reporting
* Experience with range planning, SKU rationalisation, and managing the product lifecycle
* An understanding of product allergens, nutritional information, and government food legislation
* Proven experience with category P&L - sales, margin, and income
Nice to have’s
* Experience in the foodservice sector or similar industry
* Working knowledge of Power BI or equivalent tools
* Understanding of food legislation (e.g. HFSS, allergens, Sugar Tax)
* CIPS qualification or similar
* Management or process improvement experience
* Experience developing supplier marketing campaigns with internal marketing teams
So what will you be doing?
* Leading a defined category end-to-end - from range and pricing to margin and supplier income
* Creating and delivering the category strategy, aligned to business goals
* Forecasting and reporting on category performance and supplier income
* Managing stock value, promotional planning, and supplier count
* Collaborating with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams
* Running category projects and initiatives, delivering on time and in full
* Presenting regularly to internal and external stakeholders, including SLT
* Acting as a commercial champion for your category - internally and externally
Helpful extras
* Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
* Modern office with a collaborative team culture
* Permanent, full-time role – 40 hours per week
* Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
* Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture
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Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
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