Barden has been exclusively retained to identify an ambitious Buyer to join a rapidly growing retail and convenience business with operations internationally.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic buying and trading team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping category strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering value to customers and the business alike.
As the business scales, this is a key appointment with strong career development potential for the right person.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Working as part of a collaborative trading function, this Buyer will take ownership of a specific product category and will be responsible for delivering end-to-end results across range planning, supplier engagement, margin improvement and commercial performance.
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, operations, and finance, and will manage one direct report.
* Full category ownership, from sales performance and margin to inventory and supplier management
* Contract negotiation and joint business planning with key suppliers
* Identifying commercial and ancillary income opportunities within your category
* Developing range plans for core and seasonal product lines
* Driving product innovation and managing product lifecycle
* Leveraging market and competitor insights to inform pricing and assortment decisions
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and supply chain flow
* Delivering against KPIs and continuously looking for category and process improvements
ABOUT THE PERSON:
* A commercially focused Buyer with at least 3 years of experience in a buying or category management role, ideally in retail, FMCG or convenience
* A skilled negotiator with a strong track record in supplier management and commercial delivery
* Confident with data analysis and performance metrics.
* Highly adaptable with a
solution-focused mindset, able to thrive in a fast-moving, change-oriented environment
* An excellent communicator with the ability to engage and influence across all levels
IS THIS FOR YOU?
If you're a motivated Buyer looking for your next challenge in a high-growth setting who wants to be part of a business that values commerciality and innovation
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then we'd love to hear from you.