Senior Buyer

About the company

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established and growing product-led business with the recruitment of a Senior Buyer.

Your tasks

This is a commercially focused procurement role with responsibility for developing product ranges, sourcing new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring the business has the right products at the right cost and quality.

• Manage and develop product ranges, identifying opportunities to improve sales and margins.
• Source and introduce new products and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, terms, promotions and service levels.
• Build strong, commercially focused relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and challenge underperformance where required.
• Analyse sales, margins, stock levels and market data to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging market trends.
• Plan and deliver promotional activity alongside the wider commercial team.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Purchasing teams.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing and supplier information.
• Review range performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Attend supplier meetings and trade shows where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within procurement, buying or a similar commercial product role.
• Experience within a retail or product-led environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Proven commercial understanding of pricing, margin, stock and supplier performance.
• Experience sourcing and developing new products and suppliers.
• Strong analytical ability and confidence working with commercial data.
• Excellent Excel and numerical skills.
• Confident challenging suppliers and making commercial recommendations.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership.

What we offer

Salary is fully negotiable dependent on experience + Excellent benefits

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to take ownership of supplier and product performance.
• Employee discount.
• Additional annual leave.
• Sick pay.
• Company events.
• Free on-site parking.
• On-site gym.
• Casual dress.
• Long-term development within a growing business.

Other

Permanent, full-time position based in Melksham.