Buyer - Electrical & Lighting

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in Yeovil seeks a Senior Buyer for its Electrical category. The ideal candidate will possess strong retail trading experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for driving category performance. This role offers a chance to significantly impact the company's strategy and growth while enjoying hybrid working conditions. Join a community focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Discounted gym

Up to 14% employer pension contributions

20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Dedicated learning and career pathways

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or trading, ideally within the electrical or lighting sector.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage change.
• Confidence to engage with senior leaders and present ideas.

Responsibilities

• Shape category performance and influence decisions at board level.
• Build compelling trading plans and negotiate deals.
• Drive growth in a £300m+ category.

Skills

Strong retail trading/buying experience

Proven ability to build commercial strategies

Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills

Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills

Ability to spot trends

Job description

Overview

At Screwfix, our Buying teams are the engine room driving unbeatable value and innovation for our customers.

As a Buyer for Electrical & Lighting - one of our most high-impact categories, you\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping category performance and influencing decisions at board level.

Sitting within our Trading team, you\'ll be at the heart of Screwfix\'s exciting transformation into a truly omnichannel business. With cutting-edge fulfilment, data-driven decision making, and bold sustainability initiatives, we\'re reimagining retail for today and tomorrow.

We\'re collaborative, curious, and not afraid to break the mould. If you want to be part of a team where your impact is visible, your ideas are valued, and your ambition is matched - this is your opportunity.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy the best of both worlds: Our hybrid working offering includes face-to-face collaboration at our welcoming Head Office and flexible hours to fit life\'s priorities, whether it\'s the school run or personal time.

Belonging & Growth

From day one, you\'ll feel part of a team that values your voice and supports your growth. We\'re proud to champion diversity because we know unique perspectives make us stronger. Whether starting out or looking for your next step, you\'ll thrive here.

Sustainability That Matters

We\'re committed to creating a better future, taking bold steps to reduce carbon emissions, use sustainable packaging, and innovate for a greener world. Sustainability drives everything we do, and we\'re proud to make a real impact for our planet and future generations.

Join Screwfix and discover a workplace where you can belong, grow, and help build a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

This section outlines the role expectations and scope as part of Screwfix\'s Electrical category buying/trading function.

About You

You\'re a commercially sharp, customer-obsessed retail professional with a proven track record in buying or trading - ideally within the electrical, lighting or wider home improvement sector.

You thrive on strategy, but you\'re hands-on too - able to build compelling trading plans, spot opportunity in the data, and negotiate deals that drive serious value. You\'re comfortable working cross-functionally, managing change, and bringing stakeholders on the journey. Crucially, you have the confidence to engage with senior leaders and the clarity to present your ideas at board level.

What you\'ll bring

• Strong retail trading/buying experience, ideally with high-volume categories
• Proven ability to build and deliver commercial strategies
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
• Great at spotting trends and turning insight into action
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and an eye for clear, impactful reporting

This is a big role - being part of a £300m+ category - and we\'re looking for someone who can think big, move fast, and drive growth.

Qualifications

Why Screwfix?

We\'re not just a retailer - we\'re a community, a launchpad for careers, and a force for good.

• Wellbeing First: Discounted gym, life cover up to 4x salary
• Financial Confidence: Up to 14% employer pension contributions, annual bonus up to 20%, and access to Wagestream
• Everyday Perks: 20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, plus exclusive savings via the Hapi app
• Growth Mindset: Dedicated learning, career pathways, and leadership development
• Sustainability in Action: We\'re proud of our ambitious carbon and packaging targets
• Hybrid Working: The best of both - collaboration in Yeovil HQ with flexible work-from-home options

Here, you\'re not just filling a role - you\'re shaping the future of one of the UK\'s fastest-growing retailers.

Be part of something big. Apply now to become a Senior Buyer in our powerhouse Electrical category. Let\'s build the future of retail together.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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