About the team and the role
The buying team is responsible for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, truly living and breathing what our customers want to see when they shop with us!
Our team of buyers curates their ranges to deliver the unique customer experience gleaned from the largest range in the industry. They analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends, and work alongside our suppliers to maximize our offering to our customers. All of this is coupled with regularly reviewing performance indicators and profitability to manage the performance of their categories.
No day is the same as our buyers continually work to ensure we offer the right products, at the right time in the right place!
What you’ll do
- The 24-month buying scheme consists of rotations across our buying division
- Within each rotation, you’ll be an integral part of the team, delivering a project and developing your skills to be a strong commercial buyer
- You will be negotiating with suppliers, finding amazing products to stock on Ocado, and making sure we offer our customers fair value while you do it
- You will learn from our expert buyers whilst having the responsibility to drive your own category with the support of your line manager
- We’ll give you a strong foundation in the skills you need to become a buyer including negotiation, category management, data analytics and e-commerce training
Who you are
- A market-focused thinker who is passionate about tracking customer trends to keep Ocado as the UK’s top online supermarket.
- A data-driven collaborator who easily builds strong relationships—internally and with suppliers—to deliver for our customers.
- An innovative problem solver who generates fresh ideas to drive sales, profitability, and market share growth.
- A confident negotiator who enjoys securing a great deal and isn't afraid to navigate difficult conversations for the best outcome.
- A product enthusiast who loves discovering the next big innovation in food and household goods.
- An adaptable agile thinker who stays quick on their feet and constructively challenges the status quo.
What’s in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. You'll also be part of our AI Academy, a dedicated learning journey designed to empower every colleague with the smart technology skills of the future. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
- Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
- Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.
What you need to apply
- Graduate with a 2.2 or above from an accredited UK University
- The legal right to work in the United Kingdom upon scheme commencement and duration of the scheme
