Buying Manager - Leeds
- Employer
- Asda
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 13 Apr 2018
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- Sector
- Retail jobs, Merchandising, Retail Manager
- Job Type
- Full Time
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Buying Manager - Bacon and Sausage
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer Manager to join the Food commercial trading team. As the Bacon and Sausage Buying Manager you will be responsible for part of a business in excess of £250m, operating in both Own Label and Brands.
The ins and outs:
What you'll need:
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer Manager to join the Food commercial trading team. As the Bacon and Sausage Buying Manager you will be responsible for part of a business in excess of £250m, operating in both Own Label and Brands.
- You will be working closely with large scale vendors such as Kober, ABP & Kerry Foods to deliver & develop strong JBPs that drive forward the category performance
- You will be working collaboratively with IPL (Kober) on our Bacon and Gammon business
- You will have line manager responsibility including coaching and supporting the Sausage Buyer and the Trading Assistant
The ins and outs:
- Understanding customers and implementing a strategy that suits their needs
- Leading on product development, range change, price position and promotions for all year round and key seasonal ranges
- Negotiating with suppliers to keep costs down through an effective EDLC plan, whilst at the same time driving quality improvements
- Understanding, tracking & negotiating around key commodities
- Influencing both internally and externally for promotions and internal space to grow developing categories
- Driving sales, profit and share ahead of the market
What you'll need:
- Strong analytical abilities and sound commercial awareness
- Coaching and leading a team
- To demonstrate a strong awareness of customer requirements, market trends and competitor ranges; identifying strategic opportunities and innovative product ideas
- The ability to manage, influence & negotiate with our supplier base
- The ability to work accurately and at pace
- Capacity to work cross functionally and communicate well at all levels
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