Job Objectives:


To develop an annual category operating plan in line with the strategic category brief and lead the category team to achieve the category operating plan targets.
To negotiate multi-category trading terms and promotional spend (co-op) and actively cultivate and develop vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.
To negotiate and select promotional products and price to meet the promotional category sales and margin targets, whilst ensuring that the day-day sales and margin targets are met.
To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and on-shelf layout to meet the customers’ needs.
To drive exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.
To manage the achievement of Private Label targets, thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability.
To sign off and approve the category financial plan to achieve the divisional financial plan.
To define the category pricing and promotions strategy to ensure we meet the customer’s needs and remain competitive in the market.
To accelerate the growth of the Sports Supplements category in line with the business objectives


Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:


2-5 years’ experience in Retail Buying is essential
People management is essential
Diploma in Purchasing/Retail/Marketing/Financial Management is desirable
2-5 years’ experience in FMCG category desirable