Buying Manager - Fresh Produce

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a leading UK retailer in their search to find a Buying Manager - Fresh to join their Commercial team based in Bradford. Role: Buying Manager - Fresh Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days office based) Purpose of the Role As the Buying Manager - Fresh, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category plans across a high-spend Fresh Food category, ensuring the delivery of commercially competitive ranges that drive sales, profit and customer satisfaction. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will lead category strategy development, negotiate supplier agreements and utilise customer and market insight to deliver compelling propositions that support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category plans for a complex Fresh Food category, driving sales, profitability and margin performance Negotiate with suppliers, build strong partnerships and implement robust supplier plans Use customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to develop effective category strategies Work cross-functionally to deliver compelling customer propositions focused on quality, value and innovation Drive continuous improvement in category performance and customer experience Promote a high-performance culture, supporting the development and growth of ..... full job details .....