Food Buyer - 12 Month FTC

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Location
Warwick
Specialism
Purchasing
Salary Details:
£37,000
Site Name
Co-operative House, Warwick
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term (end date)
Hours Per Week
39
Job Grade
Midcounties Career Framework Level 6
Contract Length:
12 Month Contract

About the role:

*Please note this is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract*
 
Do you have experience working as a buyer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector?

As a Food Buyer, you will liaise with numerous suppliers to ensure products remain competitive and to achieve optimum cost and profit through collaborative working. 

As part of this role, you will:
• Create and implement a customer driven strategic vision for their ranges in line with the category strategy
• Manage pricing across category to achieve a competitive position without compromising profitability 
• Communicate effectively between our suppliers, fellow operations colleagues, and Midcounties Co-operative stores 
• Play a key role in Business Change Projects, e.g., EDI, Standard Convenience Ranging 
• Attend relevant trade exhibitions in UK to support growth strategy 
• Manage the Buying Administrator with their daily and weekly routines and ensure the review process is in place as per societies policy
 

For more details about the role, please check the attached Job Description. 

This role is part of a team based from our Head Office in Warwick, with a mix of working from home and in the office, you will need to be able to travel into the office on certain days. 

Please see the below an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.

Closing date: 28/11/2023

First stage Interviews: W/C 27th November 2023

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience in a buying role in a fast-moving consumer goods retailer
• Strong management skills in order to provide clear support to the Buying Assistant 
• Analytical and high levels of numeracy and literacy 
• Good IT skills

What can we offer you?

The cost-of-living crisis is putting pressure on us all. That's why we are now offering an enhanced discount rates to all Colleagues at Your Coop (valid until end of January 2024):

- 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on pay day events)
- Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel

Other benefits:

• Up to 60% off Childcare fees
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Colleague Support Fund
• GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support
• Ethical mobile and broadband deals
•  Annual leave that grows with your career
• Full training and accredited development programmes
• Quiet room for prayer, meditation or a peaceful break, it’s our way of showing we care about your wellbeing 
 
… and many more!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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