Why join us

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 the Senior Fuel Buyer, you will have the opportunity to own, deliver, and optimise the buying and selling strategy for our Fuel buying area, 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 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.

 

What you'll do

As the Senior Fuel Buyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that we keep our Petrol Stations stocked with fuel and consistently deliver quality and value to our customers. You will own the forecasting and selling strategy for the Fuel category, with the responsibility of driving sustainable market share growth and cash profit through a competitive customer offer. Additionally, you will own the relationship with our fuel supplier 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.

 

Who you are

You are a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in negotiating with suppliers to deliver quality and value to customers. 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 delivery. Prior experience in the fuel industry is highly desirable, given the technical nature of the category and the unique supplier relationship.

 

Essential Criteria

Analytical Capability & Insight: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify performance trends, and clearly communicate insights and opportunities for improvement through compelling storytelling. Leadership: Will be managing a direct report in this role. You will need to show demonstrable leadership capabilities. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in high-profile environments. The role involves regular interaction with senior leaders such as the Category Director, requiring confident performance reporting, and relationship management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across functions, aligning with internal teams and external partners to drive results.

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