Buying Manager - Tenders & Negotiation

As a Senior Trader - Tenders & Negotiation, you will support the Commercial Performance Director in the development and delivery of a comprehensive end-to-end commercial capability strategy.

This role provides day-to-day tactical support for negotiation programmes, the management of internal and Own Brand tender processes, and the oversight of Joint Business Planning (JBP) frameworks. The role ensures that trading teams across Supermarkets, Myton, Online, and Convenience are equipped with the necessary commodity tools and guidance required for negotiation excellence, margin growth, and GSCOP compliance.

Some of your responsibilities will include

• Providing direct support to the Commercial Performance Director in implementing key projects by ensuring plans, tender requirements, and JBP frameworks are clearly communicated to trading teams.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for trading teams to resolve queries regarding commodity tools, tender timelines, and the Joint Business Planning process.
• Assisting in the day-to-day coordination and management of external tender partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and project milestones.
• Support the evaluation process to ensure learnings from tender rounds, negotiations, and external partner engagements are applied to future activity.
• Assist in reviewing internal ways of working to identify and implement simpler, more efficient processes within the tender cycle, JBP framework, and commodity reporting.
• Support the embedding of a continuous learning culture by capturing and reporting on colleague feedback regarding commercial tools, tender processes, and the effectiveness of external partner interactions.

For this role, we are looking for someone who has

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the Commercial function, GSCOP regulations, Own Brand and internal tender processes, and Joint Business Planning (JBP) frameworks.Solid understanding of the Commercial function, GSCOP regulations, Own Brand and internal tender processes, and Joint Business Planning (JBP) frameworks.

Skills

• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities. Proficiency in project support, tender partner coordination, JBP tracking, and data reporting.

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Commercial Acumen

Ability to understand buying terms, tender evaluation criteria, JBP performance metrics, and the drivers of commercial margin

Experience

• Experience in a retail commercial, procurement, or project support environment. Proven track record of supporting large-scale administrative cycles or managing third-party project partners.

About us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.