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Head of Buying (Fresh & Chilled)

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
London
Salary
£70k - 100k per year + +car +bonus +pension
Closing date
9 Sep 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying
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Job Details

A leading UK Retailer is now looking for a Head of Trading for their Fresh and Chilled range. The individual will have full ownership of the category and will be responsible for driving sales and profitability. The role will also involve continuous product development and promotion planning. This buying opportunity will be based in London offering a highly competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Development of strategic category plans to deliver on promotions, range reviews, product and price
  • Management of 7 direct reports
  • Build new and existent supplier partnership to increase the growth of the business as part of the category development plan
  • Close monitoring of other competitive markets to spot new trends and identify other revenue streams 
  • Increase cross selling relationships with other teams to maximise productivity 
  • Work closely with the Merchandising team to manage and negotiate with existing suppliers to maximise sales and profitability 
  • Management of overall category performance metrics

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • Food Buying Experience and Own Brand Development
  • Vast commercial awareness 
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills 
  • Experience of managing and motivating a team 
  • Building and managing supplier relationships 
  • Advanced retail/product background 
  • Results Driven
  • Strong PC and Software Skills 

*Exsurgo is an Equal Opportunities Employer* 

 

Company

Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years'​, we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.

Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.

Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:

  • Account Management
  • Category Management
  • Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
  • Trade & Shopper Marketing
  • Marketing and Insights

We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.

Company info
Telephone
0203 056 4525
Location
7 Swallow Place
 London
W1B2AG
GB
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