Grocery Buyer
Core
Lead key grocery categories (Grocery, Dairy, Frozen) to drive profitable growth, competitive ranging, and strong supplier partnerships for a Western Australian independent supermarket group.
Role type
Senior Grocery Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Profitable product ranges and category strategies for local customers
Domain
Grocery retail / FMCG
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier negotiation, commercial acumen, sales and margin analysis, market trend analysis, in-store execution partnership
Preferred skills
Experience in independent supermarket groups, knowledge of Dairy and Frozen categories, relationship management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage commercial performance of Grocery, Dairy and Frozen categories; Develop profitable product ranges; Negotiate pricing, promotions, and trading terms with suppliers; Build relationships with national suppliers and local producers; Analyse sales, margins, and market trends; Partner with store teams on promotion and ranging execution; Monitor competitor activity and food trends