Buying Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be supporting this rapidly growing, global retailer in the appointment of a Buying Manager to bring into their experienced trading operation and manage their Food To Go proposition. The role of Buying Manager is truly cross-functional you will be right at the centre of the business, leading and driving the commercial agenda. You will have full accountability and an opportunity to shape the future of the business through your team of buyers.What you'll doDevelop and lead a high performing team providing guidance and coaching to bring out the best in your peopleComplete P& L ownership of the budget for your category with a focus on net profitability. Budgets for sales/contribution/margin, costs, capex, incomeUnderstand total business strategy & their category's role within it. Ownership of annual trade / category plan process. Full involvement in origination, trialing and development of '3-year-plan' ideasReview of longer trading outlook (6 months+), mitigation plans to hand (Plan B's), and engagement with wider business on developing trendsManage your own category pricing including development of pricing elasticity trials where appropriateManage detailed and complex trials and trials that cross beyond your own category, be the cross functional 'go to' for category/departmentFull ownership for department supplier income delivery & responsibility for reporting performance across business. Management of month-end processesHave a long-term supplier strategy in place covering annual deals, payment terms, cost prices, marketing spend and conduct regular grow/hold/decline reviewsEngagement in and leadership of new store format developmentWho you areYou will have strong experience within relevant buying or commercial roles ideally as a Buying Manager or Senior Buyer.A bold leader who holds the team accountable for category strategies and is passionate about delivering best in class results through the teamUnderstands the importance and takes a proactive approach to the development of wider trading team membersTakes an interest in longer term resource management (succession planning etc.)A strong role model across CommercialAn individual who has the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver resultsStrong business acumenIs a compelling voice of the business and category(s) externally (suppliers, landlords), and internally (stakeholders, stores)Acts as part of a wider Buying Management 'team'Leads and develops a positive cultureWhat we can offer youCompetitive salary and car allowanceAnnual bonus based on company and personal performanceHybrid working model from home and in the office25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holidayFinish at 4pm on a FridayCompetitive pension contributionStaff discount card for stores and onlineBBBH31579