You need experience as an Assistant or Junior Buyer, data-driven decision-making skills, a continuous improvement mindset, strong performance management, cross-collaboration, and empowerment abilities.

You will assess commercial performance, manage annual terms negotiations, forecast finances, ensure compliance, and oversee both branded and own-label categories.

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Waitrose & Partners is a British supermarket chain that offers a wide range of high-quality groceries, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and specialty products. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with superior food and exceptional service, creating a delightful shopping experience. Waitrose's purpose is to promote sustainable and ethical practices by sourcing responsibly, supporting local producers, and reducing environmental impact, while also ensuring the well-being and development of their employees as partners in the business.

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At a glance 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 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 a Buyer 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) * ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy * 🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not * 🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount * 🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme * 🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them * 🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ Next Steps * The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). * You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. Internal Partners please see the full job outline here: https://shorturl.at/lCGL8

At a glanceWe 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-£58,400Contract type - PermanentAbout The RoleIt’s an exciting time to join the Commercial team at one of the UK’s best-loved brands. We are recruiting for a Buyer 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) * ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy * 🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not * 🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount * 🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme * 🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them * 🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/      Next Steps * The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). * You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.      Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.Internal Partners please see the full job outline here: https://shorturl.at/lCGL8

Buyer, Level 7 (Waitrose & Partners) - Waitrose & Partners

&lt;strong&gt;At a glance&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Salary - £39,900-£58,400 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contract type - Permanent &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;It’s an exciting time to join the Commercial team at one of the UK’s best-loved brands. We are recruiting for a Buyer to join the team (category/area to be confirmed). &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;As a Buyer for Waitrose &amp;amp; Partners (Level 7), you will be:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support Category Pod to deliver individual accountabilities (Indirect Shared KPIs) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facilitate horizontal working across Category Pods&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appropriate assessing and reporting on Commercial performance and delivery of KPIs to line manager and other stakeholder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsibility for annual terms preparation and negotiation &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proactive cost price management, accurate financial forecasting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Operate in line with GSCoP, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery, effectively negotiate business terms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The category covers both branded and own-label assortments and so management of both will be required&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Essential Skills You’ll Need&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience working as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or equivalent in a similar environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expertise in utilising data for strategic choice processes &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Continuous improvement mindset &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective performance management skills &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience of working together across boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to empower others&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits Of The Partnership And The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; 💻 - Hybrid Working&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday,, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Next Steps &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Internal Partners please see the full job outline here&lt;em&gt;:&lt;/em&gt; https://shorturl.at/lCGL8&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

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