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We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. There will also be an expectation to visit other locations / suppliers as the need arises.

Salary - £39,900-£58,400

Contract type - Permanent

Interviews - in person interviews to be held on Bracknell campus Thurs 27th June

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join the Commercial team at one of the UK’s best-loved brands. We are recruiting for 2 Buyers to join the team (category / area to be confirmed).

As a Buyer for Waitrose & Partners (Level 7), you will be :

Working in a Category Pod, consisting of but not limited to Buyer, Merchandiser, Supply Planners, Technologist, Product Developer, deliver shared KPIs for the pod through collaborative working.

Support Category Pod to deliver individual accountabilities (Indirect Shared KPIs)

Facilitate horizontal working across Category Pods

This role would suit someone who is self motivated, with an ability to influence internal stakeholders and inspire our suppliers to invest in Waitrose. It would be ideal for a confident, motivated person, with good communication and numerical skills. The ability to work in a matrix way across the boundaries of hard line reporting is crucial. Creativity and an enthusiasm for products are also desirable.

Some of your key responsibilities will include :

Appropriate assessing and reporting on Commercial performance and delivery of KPIs to line manager and other stakeholder

Responsibility for annual terms preparation and negotiation

Proactive cost price management, accurate financial forecasting

Operate in line with GSCoP, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery, effectively negotiate business terms

The category covers both branded and own-label assortments and so management of both will be required

Essential skills you’ll need

Experience working as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or equivalent in a similar environment

Expertise in utilising data for strategic choice processes

Continuous improvement mindset

Effective performance management skills

Experience of working together across boundaries

Ability to empower others

Benefits of the Partnership and the role

• Hybrid Working

Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday,, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)

Next Steps

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

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Pay :

39,900.00 - £58,400.00 Annual

Scheduled Weekly hours :

Worker Type :

Permanent Partner

Job Level : Partnership Level 7

Hours of Work :

35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

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