Buyer - Speciality & Recipe Cheese; FTC

Buyer - Speciality & Recipe Cheese (12m FTC)

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area:
Food Commercial
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our Sainsbury’s stores starts out in Sainsbury’s Commercial. Whether it’s the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non‑food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, digitally and on demand.

You’ll discover it’s incredibly fast‑paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They’re enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Joining Sainsbury's Buying Teams means being part of a dedicated and friendly group working towards a mission that truly matters:
Helping Everyone Eat Better. As a Buyer, you will have the opportunity to own, deliver, and optimise the buying and selling strategy within a specific category, contributing to the sustainable growth of market share and cash profit. Collaborating across functions, you will leverage your commercial acumen and analytical skills to drive product improvement, develop new offerings, and identify cost savings.

With a focus on customer‑centricity, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product range, influencing stakeholders, and making key decisions to enhance our customers' experience. Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering quality and value, while enjoying a flexible work‑life balance and a culture that fosters continuous learning and growth.

As a Buyer in our Dairy team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that we get the best products at the best prices to deliver quality and value to our customers. You will own, deliver, and optimise the buying and selling strategy for Speciality & Recipe Cheese, which includes our seasonal cheese ranges within the Dairy category, with the responsibility of driving sustainable market share growth and cash profit through a competitive and distinctive customer offer.

In this role, you will work cross‑functionally to review product ranges, identifying opportunities for product improvement, new product development, and cost savings. You will make key decisions in both the Buying Strategy and Selling Strategy, influencing stakeholders and using financial, market, and customer data to drive a market‑leading product range. Additionally, you will optimise the supply base, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross‑functional projects to deliver successful outcomes.

With your strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and effective communication, you will contribute to the overall success of the team and help us achieve our mission of Helping Everyone Eat Better.

Already a buyer with experience in negotiating with suppliers and optimising product ranges to deliver quality and value to customers. Comfortable with prioritising projects based on commercial and strategic priority. Willing to travel to supplier locations both in the UK and Europe as and when needed. With your strong commercial acumen, you develop and execute customer‑focused category plans aligned with the company's strategy, aiming to sustainably grow market share and cash profit.

Your ability to analyse financial, market, and customer data allows you to identify opportunities for product improvement, new product development, and cost savings. Collaborating cross‑functionally, you review product ranges, make key decisions in buying and selling strategies, and effectively manage supplier relationships to achieve performance objectives. With excellent communication skills, adaptability, and resilience, you navigate complex information, influence stakeholders, and lead relevant projects to successful…