Orchard Grocers is a regional supermarket chain with sixty stores across the north of England and a strong own-label range. We are hiring a Buyer to join the Procurement team.
You will manage a range of products and the suppliers behind them: what we buy, at what price and in what quantity. You will work closely with planners and the commercial team to keep the range fresh and profitable.
This is a hybrid role based in Leeds, with two or three days a week in the office. It is a full-time, permanent position. The pay range for this role is £36,000–£47,000 per year.
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What you'll do
- Negotiate prices, terms and promotional support.
- Plan new product introductions with suppliers.
- Track margin, availability and supplier performance.
- Visit suppliers and production sites.
Qualifications
Must have
- Category buying
- Excel
- Negotiation
- Commercial awareness
Nice to have
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
- Sustainable sourcing
- Relationship building
Benefits
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working hours