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Summary of the Role’s Main Purpose

To input into and support the Buyer in executing the strategy for a given group of products within a category and to achieve optimum cost through effective negotiation and supplier Management. 

Principle Accountabilities

• To execute the sourcing and selection strategy for a given group of products based around the category strategy in conjunction with cross functional disciplines
• Responsible for range optimisation: opportunities to maximise margin through product configuration, placement, dressing opportunities, range and space trading intensities intensity
• To understand the in-store experience and impact the product ranges have on customers and store colleagues in order to inform future decisions.
• To achieve optimum cost through effective negotiation and supplier management.
• To identify the most cost effective global sourcing routes working with the supplier and logistics team.
• Understanding of sales & profit variables and use of relevant levers to trade effectively. Eg. Product placement, positioning, price, promotions, POS (point of sale) and PR.
• Accountable for adherence to the buying milestones within the agreed critical path.
• To have customer / competitor awareness in your range through competitive shopping in order to inform decision making and implement buying levers appropriately.
• Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity.
• To build a commercial, customer focussed range through competitor bench marking and trend direction in line with agreed corporate compliance requirements (including legal, ethical and quality measures).
• To have responsibility for administrative duties and approvals, sample management, supplier and internal administration.
• Responsible for recommending and inputting to  Plannograms, Pricing, Promotional activity, Supplier selection (and de-listing) as appropriate to the product area
• To confirm product detail and administration post sign off to suppliers in line with the critical path.

Measures of Success

 

• Delivery of commercial targets measured through achievements in line with plan
• Timely and profitable NPD delivered to category seasonal plan
• Demonstrates the Sainsbury’s values
• Provide a profitable range in a timely manner which meets sales and stock targets
• Deliver a range which works visually instores to agreed guidelines
• Work within budget to increase sales whilst reducing markdown
• Delivery of cost targets measured against cost index
• Maximises trading intensities 

Resources available to the Job-holder and key interfaces

• RMS, RDW and Crystal Reporting, Buyers Workbench in some areas
• Business planning, Group merchandising, Buying teams, Merchandise Planning,  Trading & Merchandising Support team,  Pricing & promotions analyst, Buying Administrator or shared administrative support
• Systems support and relevant training
• Progress Meetings, Team Meetings
• Guidance and support from line manager

Level of Decision-making Authority

Present recommendations for sign off (by a Buyer or Senior Buyer) prior to implementation, in the following areas:

• Range
• Plannograms
• Pricing
• Promotional activity
• Supplier selection (and de-listing)
• Ability to approve product standards

   

Core Areas of Knowledge, Skills & Experience

•  Passion for product, balanced with commercial acumen
• Demonstrable knowledge of business principles, Sainsbury’s core values and leadership behaviours
• Good at building positive relationships and team working
• Strong analytical & Numerical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor junior members of staff, particularly with business processes, tools and systems
• Excellent admin and organisational ability

Living the Sainsbury’s Values: 

• Minimises cost and maximises profit.
• Continuous improvement in the role
• Ensures that customers are at the heart of all decisions taken.
• Accuracy and attention to detail related to product, process and systems
• Takes accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met.
• Treats self and others with professional respect at all times.

£Competitive + Benefits