Vitamins Category Buyer: Strategy, Negotiation & Growth

Chemist Warehouse; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a motivated Category Buyer for their Vitamins department. Responsibilities include managing product range, pricing, and strategies to drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing and experience in category management. Strong negotiation and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel, are essential. The role offers career advancement in a collaborative work environment with employee discounts and EAP access.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee discounts on products

Access to EAP services

Corporate discounts on healthcare premiums

Subsidised onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or buying, preferably in the retail or FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Manage product lifecycle, including new supplier set up, product introductions and discontinuations.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to plan and execute promotional activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability.
• Analyse sales data and provide regular reports on category performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a motivated Category Buyer for their Vitamins department. Responsibilities include managing product range, pricing, and strategies to drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing and experience in category management. Strong negotiation and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel, are essential. The role offers career advancement in a collaborative work environment with employee discounts and EAP access.