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We're partnering with a market-leading UK online grocery retailer to recruit a Senior Buyer for Fruit. This is a high-impact, senior commercial role with full ownership of a flagship fresh produce category and responsibility for leading a talented buying team.
The Opportunity
As Senior Buyer for Fruit, you'll have full commercial accountability for the category, managing a complex global supply base and driving performance across profit, availability, quality and innovation. You'll operate at pace, using live data to make agile trading decisions while shaping long-term category strategy.
You'll also play a key role within the wider Produce leadership team, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and future business direction.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Full P&L ownership for the Fruit category, delivering against all commercial KPIs
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing strategy across global supply chains and seasonal complexity
- Negotiate and deliver high-value Joint Business Plans with growers and importers
- Make fast, data-led trading decisions in response to weather, availability and market dynamics
- Ensure full compliance with GSCOP and the Business Code of Conduct
Strategy, Range & Innovation
- Lead category reviews to optimise range, value and innovation
- Deliver first-to-market seasonal highlights and exclusive propositions
- Partner closely with Trade Planning, Supply Chain and Technical teams to ensure best-in-class availability and quality
Supplier & Risk Management
- Manage and develop a diverse, global supplier base
- Identify and mitigate supply, quality and continuity risks
- Drive strong supplier engagement and performance through clear governance and communication
People Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 buyers
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
- Act as a senior voice within the Produce leadership team
About You
- Significant retail buying experience within Fresh Produce (Fruit strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of global agricultural supply chains and seasonality
- Proven track record of managing complex P&Ls and delivering commercial results
- Excellent negotiator with experience leading strategic, high-value supplier agreements
- Highly data-literate, able to translate insight into both long-term strategy and day-to-day trading decisions
- Experienced people leader with a passion for developing talent
What's on Offer
- Senior, high-profile role within a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment
- Hybrid working (3 days office-based)
- Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
- Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing online retail business
Interested?
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