Category Buyer

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! To compile and execute the Cheese Category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies, and to optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develop and present factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understand when to engage in counter‑negotiations to reach win‑win outcomes.
• Anticipate negotiating roadblocks and objections, ensuring any contractual agreements entered into are structured according to the regulatory controls in place.
• Develop and recommend business strategies that target category‑specifi...