As a Junior Buyer at Applegreen, you will play a pivotal role in the overall management of specific Food & Packaging categories. You will be a member of the Commercial Food Team including buyers and analysts, implementing strategic initiatives that align with our business growth. This position requires strong analytical abilities, negotiation skills, and the aptitude to foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee category management for your designated product area, including responsibility for sales performance, margin optimization, budget adherence, and inventory management.
* Develop strong, collaborative relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, ensuring alignment with key company departments.
* Set and review pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness in the marketplace while ensuring profitability. Closely monitor competitor pricing activities to ensure alignment with market conditions.
* Scout and source innovative, high-quality product development opportunities.
* Manage the product lifecycle from conceptualization through to execution, ensuring alignment with market needs.
* Create and drive efficient processes by implementing new processes and advocating for change when necessary.
* Maintain internal systems.
* Co-ordinate the buying cycle working closely with the wider Food team.
* Reporting as guided by the Senior Category Manager.
* Creating purchase orders.
The Candidate should have the following:
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
* Minimum 2 years in one of the following areas: Food on the Go / FMCG / Support Office experience.
* Experience in a Commercial team preferable – Trading / Buying / Marketing / Operations.
* High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT).
* Power BI or equivalent beneficial but not required.
* SAP experience advantageous.
* Proven ability to build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders.
* Energetic and enthusiastic with a desire to achieve success.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Strong ownership of tasks.
* Takes new challenges and works to own initiative.
Additional key skills & attributes:
* A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
* Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
* A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
* Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
* Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
* A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
* Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
* Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
* Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
* Is resilient and calm under pressure.
* Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
* Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.
* Willing to travel ad hoc if required.
Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change):
Application Process:
* Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages).
Interview & Selection Process:
* Two interview rounds will be required for this role.
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