Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Buying Analyst to join our team at Co-op. In this role, you will work in a hybrid way, splitting your time between home, visiting suppliers, and coming into the office at least two to three times a week. You will use your commercial knowledge and analytical skills to influence business decisions and build strong supplier relationships.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Translating data into actionable insights that drive commercial value for Co-op, our customers, and member-owners
- Owning analysis for a category, increasing our capability to generate insight and make data-led decisions
- Evaluating supplier cost increase submissions, using multiple data points to assess impact and value
- Analysing supplier performance across key metrics to inform commercial partnerships
- Creating ad-hoc reports that help your team understand market dynamics and identify opportunities
- Collaborating with suppliers to bring external data and market insight into our decision-making
- Conducting external market analysis to benchmark pricing, identify trends, and understand competitor activity
- Representing Co-op in supplier conversations, ensuring our policies and regulatory obligations are upheld
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Relevant commercial analysis experience, ideally in FMCG
- Commercial curiosity, with an interest in market dynamics and competitor activity
- Strong analytical skills, able to turn data into clear, actionable insight
- Advanced Excel capability, including large datasets, dashboards, and complex reporting
- Clear communication skills, using data to influence decisions and tell compelling stories
- Good working knowledge of GSCOP, applied confidently in day-to-day decisions
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition, and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme