Trading Controller – Grocery

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, with over 12,300 stores in 36 countries. They are UK’s leading convenience store group, with a turnover in excess of £3 billion. SPAR was set up in the UK in 1957, today they service more than 2,300 stores and employ over 50,000 people in the UK.

SPAR is a ‘symbol’ group, which means individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the advantages of belonging to a global brand. SPAR members reap the benefits of being part of a large international organisation with collective buying and marketing power, a strong corporate image and impressive back-up resources. 

To assist the next phase of growth they are looking for a strong commercial individual to join the business as a Grocery Trading Controller to play a key role in this exciting chapter.

You will build effective relationships with multi-national FMCG suppliers ensuring Spar achieve the optimum trading terms. As a natural negotiator you will lead by example and also offer mentoring and coaching to junior members of the team and direct reports.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished retail buying professional looking for a role offering a mixture of strategy, leadership and buying. You will currently be operating in a Senior Buyer / Buying Manager level position for a leading retailer and be able to demonstrate the required gravitas and credibility for the position.

In return you will receive a competitive base salary and a comprehensive range of benefits including, performance related bonus, company car or generous allowance, free gym membership and pension.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity please contact ASP Group on 0845 257 2189 or forward your CV to admin@asp-group.co.uk quoting reference Spar.

Please note – ASP Group are partnering exclusively with Spar for this appointment. All third party applications will be forwarded to ASP Group directly.