Confectionary Buyer

Confectionery Buyer – Retail Business (Hybrid – Leeds)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working Available

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a well-established and fast-growing retail business in Leeds to recruit a Confectionery Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven individual to join a dynamic team in a hybrid working environment.

About the Role:
As the Confectionery Buyer, you’ll take ownership of a high-performing category with a broad portfolio of both branded and own-branded products. Working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and commercial teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping the confectionery offering across retail and wholesale channels, ensuring it is competitive, profitable, and customer-focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the confectionery category strategy for both branded and own-label products

• Negotiate pricing, promotional plans, and supply terms with key suppliers and manufacturers

• Analyse market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for range development and innovation

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and merchandising teams to ensure effective execution

• Monitor category performance against targets and make data-driven decisions to optimise sales and margin

• Stay ahead of emerging trends and competitor activity to maintain a leading market position

Person Specification:
We’re looking for someone with:
? Proven buying experience within the confectionery sector, ideally across own-brand and branded products
? A strong background in retail and/or wholesale buying environments
? Commercial acumen and confident negotiation skills
? Excellent supplier relationship management experience
? A data-driven mindset and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
? Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000

• Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days office based in Leeds)

• Generous holiday allowance and company benefits

• A supportive and high-performing team culture

• Real opportunity to influence a key category in a growing business