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The role of Category Buyer- Snacking is to utilise data and have an understanding of brands to create new ranges, appropriate pricing and sales-boosting strategies to deliver profitable ranges and drive year on year growth. Quest Search & Selection are proudly partnering with this global multi-brand business which has been established for years and has stores globally and growing The Responsibilities for this Category Buyer- Snackingposition:- Curating the right product mix to meet customer and commercial goals. Driving initiatives to grow sales and profitability. Delivering sales and profit targets through effective KPI management. Owning the category and trade plan in line with business strategy. Managing supplier relationships and negotiations to improve terms. Defining pricing and promotional strategies. Overseeing product sourcing and development. Leading cross-functional projects and trials. Contributing to annual budget planning. To be successful in this Category Buyer- Snacking position:- Ideally having 2-3 Years + experience within Buying, Branded & own-label experience. If you have Gifting Food, Impulse, Seasonal, Biscuit, snacking or Confectionary experience this is desirable but not essential.Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans to suit the specific markets.A head for figures, as this area is data-driven. Has expertise knowledge for revenue, sales, margin and promotional income. The Benefits of this Category Buyer- Snacking position: Car allowance Holidays plus bank holidays PensionBonus potential Hybrid working (3 days in the office) Th