Buyer (Trading Manager) - 12 month FTC

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Holiday 33 days

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Buy More Holiday

EV car scheme

Pension 14%

Life cover 4x salary

Health plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Screwfix Direct Ltd. is seeking a commercially minded Buyer to shape category performance within our trading team. You will influence board-level decisions and drive growth in a high-value category as part of Screwfix's omnichannel transformation. This is a 12 month FTC or secondment opportunity.

You will work in a hybrid model with flexible start/end times, strong data-driven decision making, and opportunities to negotiate major supplier deals. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded, customer-focused professional with buying/trading/category management experience.
• Strong ability to build commercial plans, spot opportunities in data, and negotiate deals.

Responsibilities

• Shape category performance and influence decisions at board level.
• Lead high-value category growth and drive real commercial impact.
• Communicate across teams, manage change, and influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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

As a Buyer at Screwfix, 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.

This is a 12 month FTC or Secondment opportunity.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working in line with policy
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

About You

You're a commercially minded, customer-focused professional with a proven track record in buying, trading, or category management. You're strategic yet hands-on able to build strong commercial plans, spot opportunities in the data, and negotiate deals that deliver real results.

You're confident working across teams, managing change, and bringing people with you. You can communicate clearly, influence senior stakeholders, and present your ideas with impact.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in retail trading, buying, or category management
• A strong grasp of commercial strategy and delivery
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
• A knack for turning data and insight into action
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, agile environmentStrong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with clear and engaging reporting

This is a big role with plenty of scope—you'll be leading a high-value category and driving real growth. We're looking for someone who thinks big, moves fast, and loves making an impact.

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we'll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we're a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.