Specialist Buyer

Role & responsibilities

New Line Setup

• Coordinate NPD sample requests from suppliers
• Issue New Line Forms to suppliers, validate completed data, and finalize all details ready for submission
• Manage the supplier setup process in collaboration with suppliers and P&P. Pricing Management

• Complete all price/cost change forms and follow up to ensure timely processing.

• Investigate, resolve, and respond to supplier price and invoice queries. • Maintain and manage the CPI schedule, ensuring all pricing changes and promotional rates are updated accurately and on time. Promotional Planning & Execution

• Completing promotional nominations • Carry out general promotional administration, including: Sending confirmation emails to suppliers, providing feedback on promotions and ensure all briefing details are correct.

• Signing-off marketing material Central Income Administration

• Manage the retro claims process: calculate monthly volumes, confirm with suppliers, and raise invoices.
• Administer all volume-related rebates (e.g., Overriders, Meal Deal, Home Delivery). Re•quest, collate, and manage supplier turnover forms. Other • Coordinating key meetings • Managing product lifecycle • Work closely with the wider trading team to support as required (e.g. supply chain, space planning)

Summary

Decision Rights • Own: Accuracy of data involved in promotional and new line setup • Own: Invoice query resolution in support of the Buyer. • Own: Home Delivery ranging • Own: Timelines for promotions and product change cycles.

Job Holder

Experience

• Office based experience in administrative roles

• Buying assistant experience is desirable.

• Third-party management experience