Buyer - BWS & Food To Go
- Employer
- Vertex Resourcing
- Location
- Home Counties
- Salary
- Up To £60,000 + £10k - £15k Bonus
- Closing date
- 4 Jan 2025
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, Other Job Function, Sales
Job Details
Buyer - BWS & Food To Go
Highly Respected Discount Retailer
Job Description
As a Buyer, you will take full ownership of the BWS and Food to Go categories, managing supplier relationships, sourcing innovative products, and delivering commercial success. Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will be instrumental in shaping the strategy and performance of these high-growth categories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the category strategy for BWS and Food to Go, aligning with business objectives.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms, ensuring quality, availability, and competitive pricing.
- Drive NPD (New Product Development) to create compelling and innovative ranges that meet customer needs.
- Monitor market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for category growth.
- Manage category P&L, ensuring profitability and ROI on investments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to optimize category performance.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary of up to £60,000 basic.
Performance-related bonus of £10,000 - £15,000.
3-day/week Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
Opportunity to work with a market-leading retailer and shape high-performing categories.
Career progression opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Requirements
Proven experience in a retail buying role, ideally within BWS or Food to Go categories.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving commercial success.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ref: V11588
Location: Home Counties Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 + £10k - £15k Bonus
Company
Since its creation in 2006, Vertex Resourcing has become the go-to partner both for organisations in the Consumer Goods industry and individuals looking to further their career in this exciting space.
Recruiting a broad range of roles across Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Insight, MS&P, Finance, HR, NPD, Buying, Supply Chain and Digital, we’re renowned for our close relationships and high quality / low volume approach.
We typically represent individuals and handle recruitment assignments across a broad salary range from £40,000 through to £150,000 but we’re always happy to talk to those with needs outside of this.
We’re well known for our straight talking, frank and uncomplicated approach – we don’t do templates / “one size fits all” but provide an individual service to maximise exposure individuals and businesses alike.
We’re proud to work for some of the biggest names in Consumer Goods but equally to have helped many organisations at the start of their journey from innovator led start ups through to SMEs and VC buyouts.
Our high standards of professional conduct are reinforced and recognised by our status as a full member.
Interested in being a part of Vertex?.. We pride ourselves on what we give back to those who make us a success and recently placed in the Top 5 of "Hunted's Best UK Reward Structures"
If you'd like to talk further or find out more please get in touch!
- Telephone
- +442086144180
- Location
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Parc House
25-37 Cowleaze Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6DZ
GB
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