Trading Manager
Location: Harrow, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £52,000
Hours: 35 per week
Permanent
The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially driven
Trading Manager to lead supplier negotiations, develop category strategies and maximise profitability across fresh and frozen product categories.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer, Trading Manager or Category Manager with a background in grocery, FMCG, food retail or wholesale to influence commercial performance, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver national trading plans.
Based in Harrow with hybrid working, occasional travel to suppliers and distribution centres will be required.
About You - Experience in buying, trading or category management within grocery, FMCG, food retail or wholesale.
- Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and improve profitability.
- Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing and promotional activity.
- Confident communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
A relevant business qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key Responsibilities - Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, improved terms and increased commercial income.
- Develop category strategies to drive sales, improve margins and maximise profitability.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance and product availability.
- Plan and deliver promotional and seasonal trading activity, negotiating supplier funding where possible.
- Analyse sales data, market trends and competitor activity to identify commercial opportunities.
- Negotiate cost price changes and forecast trading income.
- Collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to deliver national trading plans.
Interested? If you are commercially minded, enjoy supplier negotiations and have a track record of delivering results, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more. 
