Buying Manager - Food to Go & Deli - Mat Cover

Buying Manager (also known as Category Manager)

We are currently seeking a Buying Manager (also known as Category Manager) to join our Fresh team on a maternity cover contract. This role will focus on the Food to Go and Deli categories and can be based at any of our office locations in Welwyn, Wellingborough, Watford, or Eccles.

Job Summary

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and implementing category strategies.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Analyzing market trends and competitor activity.
• Implementing pricing and promotional strategies.
• Collaborating with other teams as appropriate to grow sales and margins.
• Annual negotiation with suppliers to ensure competitive terms year on year.
• Seeking and reacting to customer feedback at every opportunity, shaping the category plan while linking it to the sell plan and customer satisfaction.

If you are a proactive and dynamic individual with a passion for the retail industry, we would love to hear from you.