Buyer - Drinks

Buyer - Drinks Greater London

WHSmith
Full Time Greater London 28000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Drinks Buyer (Grade C)
Houndsditch, London
Travel

The Role
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

As a Buyer (Grade C), you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.

What you will be doing
  • Deliver and track against the key commercial KPI’s of sales and profitability
  • Curate the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all of our commercial targets
  • Generate a continuous pipeline of value creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability
  • Be responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns to the overarching business plan
  • Negotiate with and manage the supplier base, including a clear supplier strategy and the ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms
  • Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category
  • Product/supplier sourcing & development in line with strategy
  • Deliver projects and trials within your own area with cross functional engagement
  • Contribute to the annual budget building process

What we are looking for
  • Previous buying/commercial experience – desirable
  • Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Great stakeholder management with the ability to communicate and influence effectively
  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Negotiation knowledge and skills
  • Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data
  • Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Great team player

How we reward our teams
  • Hybrid working model
  • 4pm Friday finish
  • Flexible Working
  • Competitive Salary and
  • Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • 24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off and an opportunity to buy up to 26 extra days leave
  • Family Friendly Leave
  • Competitive Pension Contribution
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Staff Discount Card in stores and online

About us
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

Format of Business

Buying

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

£28,000

Salary To

35,000

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Greater London

Job Code / Grade

C

Post Code

EC3A 7BX

Function / Region

Commercial (Travel)

Buyer - Drinks
WHSmith

https://whsmithcareers.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Carl Cowling
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Other Retail Shops
1792
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