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Buying Manager in Bradford

About The... We're looking for experienced Buying Managers to join us at our Support centre in Bradford. You’ll be joining our large trading team of circa 450 people who decide what we sell and at what price. We negotiate deals with...

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About The Role

We're looking for experienced Buying Managers to join us at our Support centre in Bradford. You’ll be joining our large trading team of circa 450 people who decide what we sell and at what price. We negotiate deals with suppliers. We listen to what brands and products our customers want. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes.

Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. We also offer you the chance to specialise whether impulse, fruit or frozen food is your passion. If this appeals to you then read on to find out what you need to apply.

What will I do in the role of a Buying Manager at Morrisons?

  • Drive profitability through sales

  • Show clear understanding of product range in terms of quality, cost and direction

  • Develop ranges and products to suit customer needs

  • Ensure continuity of supply and product availability through daily communication with stores, supply chain and logistics

  • Manage the supplier base to achieve costs and other benefits in the best interests of the business

About You

What do I need to be a success in the role?

  • Previous experience of buying within a fast paced trading environment, potentially you might have bought 1 to 2+ different large categories as a buying manager or perhaps some smaller but more complex categories

  • A good eye for detail and excellent communication skills

  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills are really key

  • Innovative thinking to drive continuous improvement and sales

  • An interest in the retail industry

About The Company

Why Morrisons? We’re multi-award winning - named retailer of the year for international wine and meat & fish. We prepare more food in our stores than any other UK retailer. We also have more in-store Butchers, Fishmongers and Bakers than our competitors. Put simply we’re as passionate about providing good quality products as you are.

Our aim to offer more of what matters extends to our employees too.

Join us and you can expect to enjoy great career prospects and a very competitive pay and benefits package. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a discount card for you and 2 friends or family members giving you 10% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer company share options, a highly competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance and more besides.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Extra information

Status
Closed
Location
Bradford
Profession type
Retail
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English