Strategic Buyer - Meat / Poultry
Strategic Buyer - Meat & Poultry
Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)
We are partnering with a leading retail business in Switzerland to support the hire of a Strategic Buyer responsible for the meat and poultry category.
This is a high-impact role with full ownership of a core product category, directly influencing assortment strategy, supplier partnerships, and commercial performance across the business.
The Role
As Strategic Buyer, you will lead the end-to-end category strategy for meat and poultry, balancing commercial performance, quality, sustainability, and supply continuity.
You will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership to shape a competitive and customer-focused product offering.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the category strategy for meat and poultry across the retail portfolio
- Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, tenders, and long-term agreements
- Drive cost optimisation, margin improvement, and value creation within the category
- Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and food safety compliance
- Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and competitor activity
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams on assortment planning and promotions
- Support sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards
- Analyse performance data to continuously optimise category performance
Profile
- Proven experience in strategic buying / category management within retail, food, or FMCG
- Strong knowledge of fresh categories, ideally meat and/or poultry
- Commercially driven with a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and supplier dynamics
- Track record of managing supplier negotiations and developing strategic partnerships
- Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Fluent in German and English; French is a plus
Why Join?
- Take ownership of a business-critical, high-visibility category
- Join a well-established, market-leading Swiss retail organisation
- Opportunity to influence product strategy and supplier landscape at scale
- Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment with strong growth ambitions
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